Okeefe Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Concord Oil Dam Tuck Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Okeefe Dam in Kerr County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1977 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond.
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Summary
Situated on Mason Creek, the dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 415 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Okeefe Dam undergoes regular inspections and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and three outlet gates. The dam's structure, comprising buttress core types on an unlisted/unknown foundation, supports various water management functions in the region. Despite its remote location and minimal associated structures, Okeefe Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the area, serving as a vital resource for fire protection and agricultural activities.
Years Modified |
2003 - Other |
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
415 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
MASON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Okeefe Dam