Wheatheart Feeders Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Fryer Dam Schroeder Dam No 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Lipscomb, Texas, Wheatheart Feeders Lake Dam serves as a crucial structure for debris control along the TR-Wolf Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 480 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 287 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of debris control, the dam also offers a surface area of 20 acres for recreational activities and wildlife habitat enhancement.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, Wheatheart Feeders Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections by the Texas authorities. The dam features a buttress core type and is equipped with one outlet gate, ensuring proper water management within the reservoir. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not currently rated, its strategic location and design make it a vital asset for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a private-owned structure, Wheatheart Feeders Lake Dam showcases the collaborative efforts between the USDA NRCS and local stakeholders to safeguard the surrounding environment and community from potential hazards. With its effective debris control mechanisms and storage capacity, the dam contributes to water conservation and ecosystem preservation along TR-Wolf Creek, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in mitigating climate-related risks and ensuring long-term water security for the region's residents and wildlife.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
287 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
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1cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
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44cfs |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
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0cfs |
Beaver River At Beaver
|
0cfs |
Cimarron River Near Forgan
|
19cfs |
Crooked C Nr Englewood
|
8cfs |
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.
Wheatheart Feeders Lake Dam