Alamo Tank Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Alamo Tank Dam, located in Live Oak, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and as a small fish pond.


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Summary

Completed in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 856 feet, providing a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Leopard Creek, this structure is owned and regulated by a private entity, with state permitting and inspection in place.

Despite its relatively small size, Alamo Tank Dam poses a high risk, with a hazard potential that is not currently available. The condition of the dam has not been rated, and there is no emergency action plan in place. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water release. With no associated structures and a limited drainage area, the dam remains a notable feature in the local water resource management landscape.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Alamo Tank Dam can appreciate its historical significance and the challenges it faces in terms of risk management. As a privately owned structure, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting local agriculture and fire protection efforts. With ongoing inspections and state permitting, efforts are being made to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam for continued use in the future.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

856

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-LEOPARD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

83

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.