Dixie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dixie Lake Dam, nestled in Panola, Texas, along the Little Sixmile Creek, stands as a testament to both engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship.


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Summary

Completed in 1943, this private-owned Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 1200 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 1420 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 740 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 122 acres.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Dixie Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and environmental impact are carefully monitored. With an uncontrolled spillway and two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gate, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate (3). While its hazard potential is not available, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in September 2015.

For those passionate about water resources and climate resilience, Dixie Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human innovation and natural beauty. As an essential part of the local ecosystem and community, this dam continues to provide a vital recreational space while highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure management in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1943

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

LITTLE SIXMILE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

122

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

12

Nid Storage

1420

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.