Gibbs Bros Lake Dam
Gibbs Bros Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gibbs Bros Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gibbs Bros 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 Gibbs Brothers & Company (private). It impounds the Tr-nelson Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River/Stream | Tr-nelson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.85203, -95.56669 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GIBBS BROTHERS & COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02968 |
| Federal ID | TX02968 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |