Esc Robertson Ranch Lake Dam
Esc Robertson Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Esc Robertson Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Esc Robertson Ranch 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 Mary Lucile Robertson Ambrose Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-salado Creek near Salado.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 383 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | Salado |
| River/Stream | Tr-salado Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.94122, -97.54728 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,715 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MARY LUCILE ROBERTSON AMBROSE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04282 |
| Federal ID | TX04282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |