Joe Reed Pond Dam
Joe Reed Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Reed Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Joe Reed Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Joe Reed (private). It impounds the Tr-west Greasy Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 854 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Greasy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.88333, -94.86667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 854 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOE REED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05931 |
| Federal ID | TX05931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |