T And P Railroad Lake Dam
T And P Railroad Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jeff Davis County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About T And P Railroad Lake Dam
The primary purpose of T And P Railroad Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Balmorhea (local government). It impounds the Big Aguja Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 410 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| River/Stream | Big Aguja Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.79145, -103.84474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BALMORHEA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01954 |
| Federal ID | TX01954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |