Lake Halbert Dam
Lake Halbert Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1921. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Halbert Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Halbert 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 City Of Corsicana (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Corsicana.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 3,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 649 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2018.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Nearest City | Corsicana |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07636, -96.40575 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,357 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 649 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF CORSICANA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02568 |
| Federal ID | TX02568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |