Rock Springs Tank Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Big George Tank Dam Red Tank Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Rock Springs Tank Dam, located in Oldham, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1960.
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Summary
With a structural height of 35 feet and a length of 610 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of providing storage for Rock Springs Creek. It has a normal storage capacity of 238 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 476 acre-feet, making it vital for water resource management in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Rock Springs Tank Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. It lacks a spillway and has no associated locks, but features a single outlet gate. The dam is classified as having a high risk potential, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its structural integrity and prevent any potential hazards to the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a significant infrastructure element in the region, contributing to water storage and management efforts along Rock Springs Creek.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
610 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK SPRINGS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
476 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Rock Springs Tank Dam