Oaklawn Pond Dam

TR-EIGHTMILE CREEK· Harrison, Texas· Earth· 11 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Oaklawn Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX)
Dam Length	500 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	17 acre-ft
Normal Storage	11 acre-ft

Surface Area	2 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	1 cfs
NID ID	TX09200

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: June 4, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF MARSHALL

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oaklawn Pond Dam?

Oaklawn Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Oaklawn Pond Dam?

Oaklawn Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF MARSHALL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oaklawn Pond Dam?

Oaklawn Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Oaklawn Pond Dam?

Oaklawn Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Oaklawn Pond Dam last inspected?

Oaklawn Pond Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.