  We consider the damped wave equation on a manifold with imperfect geometric
control. We show the sub-exponential energy decay estimate in
\cite{Chr-NC-erratum} is optimal in the case of one hyperbolic periodic
geodesic. We show if the equation is overdamped, then the energy decays
exponentially. Finally we show if the equation is overdamped but geometric
control fails for one hyperbolic periodic geodesic, then nevertheless the
energy decays exponentially.
