Red Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Red Lake Dam, located in Jones, Texas, was completed in 1920 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 1200 feet in length. It is situated on Turkey Paint Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. With a normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 660 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Red Lake Dam has not undergone a condition assessment and is currently not rated. Its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available" and it carries a high risk level of 2. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unknown. The surrounding area's inundation maps, emergency contacts, and risk assessment details are also not readily available, leaving room for further investigation and potential enhancements to the dam's safety and management protocols for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY PAINT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
660 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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 Lake Dam