Warton Dam
Warton Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Texas, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Warton Dam
The primary purpose of Warton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry Warton (private). It impounds the Tr-lane Pool Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,032 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 140 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr-lane Pool Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.85000, -96.85000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,032 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY WARTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06667 |
| Federal ID | TX06667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |