Talpa Dam
Talpa Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Talpa Dam
The primary purpose of Talpa Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Central Colorado River Authority (local government). It impounds the Grape Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2016.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Grape Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.75467, -99.70587 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02211 |
| Federal ID | TX02211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |