Big Wolf Tank Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Antelope Lake Dam Millers Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Big Wolf Tank Dam, located in Throckmorton, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1962 primarily for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 28 feet and stretching 500 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 784 acre-feet. Situated along Wolf Creek in the Fort Worth District, it plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Despite its age, Big Wolf Tank Dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the hazard potential and condition assessment have not been rated, the risk assessment categorizes it as high. It serves as a key infrastructure for water supply and management in the area, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for climate resilience.
The dam's location, design, and purpose make it a vital resource for the community, providing valuable services for fire protection, livestock, and ecological conservation. With the potential risks associated with its high hazard rating, it underscores the need for proactive risk management measures and emergency preparedness to safeguard against any potential threats to the dam and surrounding areas. Big Wolf Tank Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in ensuring sustainable development and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
784 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Millers Ck Nr Munday
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0cfs |
Brazos Rv At Seymour
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31cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
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312cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
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21cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Mabelle
|
1cfs |
S Wichita Rv Nr Benjamin
|
1cfs |
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.
Big Wolf Tank Dam
Millers Ck Res Nr Bomarton