Red Tank Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Red Tank Dam, located in Oldham County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1967.
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Summary
The dam, situated on TR-Minneosa Creek, stands at a height of 17 feet and has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other," it serves as a vital resource for water storage and management in the region.
Despite not being state-regulated, Red Tank Dam is equipped with state permitting and inspection processes. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam has not been rated for its condition but is currently considered to have a hazard potential that is not available. The dam lacks a spillway and is not associated with any locks, emphasizing its primary function as a storage structure for managing water resources. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Red Tank Dam presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in an ever-changing environment.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MINNEOSA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Red Tank Dam