Roundtree Lake Dam
Roundtree Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Roundtree Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Roundtree 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 James Roundtree (private). It impounds the Bridge Creek near Jamestown.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Jamestown |
| River/Stream | Bridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.03398, -93.87489 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES ROUNDTREE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03879 |
| Federal ID | TX03879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |