Steakley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Steakley Lake Dam, located in Falls County, Texas, was completed in 1976 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.


Summary

The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 740 feet, providing a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet for water resources in the area. Despite its primary purpose, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy.

Managed by a private owner, Steakley Lake Dam is an earth dam with a buttress core type, situated on Deer Creek. While not state-regulated, the dam undergoes regular inspections and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential rating, the dam is considered to pose a significant risk, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures and emergency preparedness.

With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, Steakley Lake Dam stands as a noteworthy landmark in the Texas landscape. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find the dam's design and functionality intriguing, highlighting the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems in maintaining a balance for sustainable water usage in the region.



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Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

740

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

DEER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

325

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

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.