Deer Pasture Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Deer Pasture Dam, located in Morris County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 570 feet, impounds White Oak Creek to create a small reservoir with a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state of Texas with permit and inspection requirements in place.

The dam is designed with a buttress core type and does not have a spillway, posing a high risk potential according to the data. While the condition assessment is not rated and the last inspection was conducted in 1979, the dam remains in use for its intended purposes. The surrounding area covers 13 acres with a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, making it a valuable resource for local water management and wildlife habitat.

Overall, Deer Pasture Dam stands as a significant structure in the region, providing essential water resources for fire protection, livestock, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and ongoing operational use, the dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable management practices and the impact of dams on the environment.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

570

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-WHITE OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

0.2

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.