Issacs Ranch Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Issacs Ranch Dam, located in Red River, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1979.


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Summary

This Earth type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and stretches 816 feet in length. Its primary purpose includes fire protection, stock, small fish pond, recreation, and other uses, with a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet.

The dam, situated on the West Fork Mill Creek, serves as a crucial resource for water management in the region. While not regulated by the state, it is subject to inspection and permitting requirements to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the risk assessment categorizes it as high (2), highlighting the importance of monitoring and management measures.

With its significant storage capacity and multiple purposes, Issacs Ranch Dam plays a vital role in supporting various water-related activities in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and condition of such structures is key to ensuring sustainable management of water resources for the future.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

816

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

WEST FORK MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

87

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.