Yoder Caviness Pond Dam

TR-MORRISON CREEK· Lamar, Texas· Built 1981· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Yoder Caviness Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,434 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDTX05911

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

T YODER CAVINESS HEIRS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?

Yoder Caviness Pond 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 Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?

Yoder Caviness Pond Dam is owned by T YODER CAVINESS HEIRS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Yoder Caviness Pond Dam built?

Yoder Caviness Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?

Yoder Caviness Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Yoder Caviness Pond Dam?

Yoder Caviness Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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.