Key Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hays Lake Dam Crystal Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Key Lake Dam, located in Red River, Texas, is a private-owned structure primarily used for water supply purposes.
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Summary
Constructed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a length of 1250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements, the dam lacks a spillway, presenting a high risk potential.
The dam, situated on TR-ELM Creek and managed by the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, operates without any associated locks or surface area. With no designated hazard potential or condition rating, the structure's risk assessment remains high. The absence of key safety features like a spillway raises concerns for potential flooding events and underscores the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for surrounding water resources and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
211 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha
|
16cfs |
Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs
|
28cfs |
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Talco
|
15cfs |
White Oak Ck Nr Talco
|
10cfs |
Red River Near De Kalb
|
1160cfs |
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.
Key Lake Dam