Wolfe City Reservoir No 1
Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wolfe City Reservoir No 1
The primary purpose of Wolfe City Reservoir No 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Wolfe City (local government). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,730 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 765 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 330 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/29/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.37190, -96.05507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 330 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WOLFE CITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00490 |
| Federal ID | TX00490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |