R Locke Dam 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: R Locke Dam 1 Locke Trust Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
R Locke Dam 3, located in Roberts, Texas, along the TR-CHICKEN CREEK, was completed in 1963 and stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 295 feet.
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Summary
Owned by a private entity, the dam serves the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The structure, designed by USDA NRCS, is categorized as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, providing a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet.
Despite not being state regulated, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection. With a risk assessment rating of High (2), the hazard potential is not available, and the condition assessment is not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared or updated, the structure meets certain guidelines according to the data. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the R Locke Dam 3 presents an intriguing case of a privately owned dam with notable risk management considerations in place.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
295 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHICKEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
576 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
|
0cfs |
Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch
|
0cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
R Locke Dam 3