Reed Dam 4 is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Reed Dam 4
The primary purpose of Reed Dam 4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jessie Reed (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,217 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.89375, -97.78073 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,217 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jessie Reed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03445 |
| Federal ID | TX03445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |