Lake Arrowhead Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Arrowhead Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, is a private earth dam constructed in 1980 by Wilcox Engineering Co.


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Summary

The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 1000 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1020 acre-feet and a surface area of 83 acres.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Arrowhead Dam is designed to regulate the flow of White Oak Creek and has a maximum discharge capacity of 3621 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in April 2021. The dam features three controlled and one uncontrolled outlet gates, ensuring proper water management for the surrounding area.

Despite not having a spillway type specified, Lake Arrowhead Dam is crucial for maintaining water resources in the region and providing protection against potential hazards. The dam's location in Atlanta, Texas, makes it a vital asset for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water supply management for agricultural and wildlife needs.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

WHITE OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

83

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

2.72

Nid Storage

1020

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 3, Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.