North Romero Tank Dam
North Romero Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Oldham County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About North Romero Tank Dam
The primary purpose of North Romero Tank 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 Martha Houghton (private). It impounds the Romero Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 668 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Oldham |
| River/Stream | Romero Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.60580, -102.74172 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 668 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MARTHA HOUGHTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04223 |
| Federal ID | TX04223 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |