Tony Price Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Tony Price Dam, located in Murchison, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 2004.


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Summary

Designed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, this buttress dam stands at a height of 20.4 feet and spans a length of 750 feet. With a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.62 acres, the dam regulates the flow of the TR-Slater Creek in Van Zandt County.

Despite its relatively small size, the Tony Price Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it has been inspected periodically since its completion. While it does not feature a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for controlled release of water. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam underscores the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in managing water resources and mitigating potential hazards.

Year Completed

2004

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

20.4

River Or Stream

TR-SLATER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.62

Hydraulic Height

20.4

Drainage Area

0.12

Nid Storage

46

Structural Height

20.4

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.