Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam

TR-CLEAR CREEK· Upshur, Texas· Built 1960· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length475 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDTX05719

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

SONNY OATS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam?

Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam?

Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam is owned by SONNY OATS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam built?

Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam?

Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 19 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.

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.