Red Oak Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: A And H Gss Rice Lake Gss
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Red Oak Lake Dam, located in Leon, Texas, was completed in 1951 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 700 feet. It has a storage capacity of 422 acre-feet and a surface area of 39 acres, making it an important water resource in the area.
The dam's primary type is earth with a buttress core, and it features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet. The dam has three uncontrolled outlet gates and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been updated or inspected since December 1982. With its strategic location on the TR-Right Branch river, Red Oak Lake Dam is a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Red Oak Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure with its multiple purposes and historical significance. The dam's location in Leon, Texas, combined with its unique design features such as the uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, make it an important asset for the surrounding area. As the dam has not been inspected or updated in decades, there is potential for further research and assessment to ensure its safety and efficiency in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RIGHT BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
422 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
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20cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
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4cfs |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
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22cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
6cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Red Oak Lake Dam