White Oak Dam

LICK CREEK· Franklin, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

White Oak Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX)
Dam Length2,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.4K acre-ft
Surface Area212 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX03294

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
Last Inspection: July 25, 1990
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

WHITE OAK CREEK PARTNERS LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of White Oak Dam?

White Oak 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 White Oak Dam?

White Oak Dam is owned by WHITE OAK CREEK PARTNERS LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was White Oak Dam built?

White Oak Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of White Oak Dam?

White Oak 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 White Oak Dam?

White Oak Dam has a dam height of 21 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 White Oak Dam last inspected?

White Oak Dam was last inspected on July 25, 1990. 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.