Eastham And Thomason Ranches Lake Dam
Eastham And Thomason Ranches Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eastham And Thomason Ranches Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eastham And Thomason Ranches 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 Eastham And Thomason Ranches (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,104 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.87801, -95.44628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,104 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EASTHAM AND THOMASON RANCHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02982 |
| Federal ID | TX02982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |