Yoder Caviness Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam, located in Lamar, Texas, was completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a flood risk reduction structure along the TR-Morrison Creek.
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Summary
Standing at 28 feet high and spanning 1434 feet in length, this earth dam with a buttress core provides a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential rating, the dam is currently not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition.
The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. Although it is not currently inspected or assessed for its condition, the structure remains a vital component for mitigating flood risks in the area. With a high risk assessment score, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of Yoder Caviness Pond Dam for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
1434 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MORRISON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.12 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Yoder Caviness Pond Dam