Vieth Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Windthorst Lake Dam Berend Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Vieth Lake Dam, located in Archer County, Texas, was completed in 1969 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
Owned privately, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 450 feet in length, holding a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-W Little Post Oak Creek, has a surface area of 4 acres and is not regulated by the state.
Despite its modest size, Vieth Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being unrated and having no emergency action plan in place. The dam lacks a spillway and only has one outlet gate, emphasizing the need for proper maintenance and monitoring. With the hazard potential not available, there is a pressing need for risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety and stability of this essential water resource structure for fire protection and stock purposes in the region.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-W LITTLE POST OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Vieth Lake Dam