Ohio Oil Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ohio Oil Lake Dam, located in Caddo, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1921 with a primary purpose not specified.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 725 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate.

Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently not rated with a high hazard potential. It is not regulated by the state and has not been inspected recently. With a risk assessment rating of 2 (high), there is a need for proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of Ohio Oil Lake Dam. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam an interesting case study for understanding the challenges and importance of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1921

Dam Length

725

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

SOW BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

140

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.