Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir

UNDEFINED WATERWAY· Midland, Texas· Built 1995· Earth· 24 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. 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 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length3,751 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage304 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDTX07367

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 19, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir?

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir 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 Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir?

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir is owned by COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir built?

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir?

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir has a dam height of 24 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 Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir last inspected?

Oh Ivie Terminal Storage Reservoir was last inspected on December 19, 2018. 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.