Basse Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Basse Lake Dam in Maverick County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1974 for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a length of 1400 feet and a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Situated on the Crooked Fifteen Mile Creek, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state.
Despite its relatively small size, Basse Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its lack of regular inspection and maintenance assessments. With a hazard potential that is not available and a condition assessment that is not rated, there is uncertainty surrounding the safety and resilience of this structure. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are not evidently prepared or up to date, raising concerns for potential hazards.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Basse Lake Dam represents a case where the lack of oversight and maintenance of a small dam could potentially lead to significant risks and consequences for the surrounding area. With its high risk rating and insufficient regulatory attention, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure management and monitoring to ensure the safety and resilience of water storage structures in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CROOKED FIFTEEN MILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Basse Lake Dam