Reeves Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall. 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 Reeves Dam
The primary purpose of Reeves Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ruth Reeves (private). It impounds the Tr-ellison Springs Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.
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 08/19/1973. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-ellison Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.24333, -98.63000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ruth Reeves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09067 |
| Federal ID | TX09067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |