Reed Nh
Reed Nh is an earth dam located in Sterling County, Texas, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reed Nh
The primary purpose of Reed Nh is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nh Reed (private). It impounds the North Concho River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Sterling |
| River/Stream | North Concho River |
| Coordinates | 31.87167, -101.07000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NH REED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04207 |
| Federal ID | TX04207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |