Rocking Chair Tank Dam
Rocking Chair Tank Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rocking Chair Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Rocking Chair 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 Donald Haynes (private). It impounds the Tr-bill Walker Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Tr-bill Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.55869, -98.60561 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DONALD HAYNES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02987 |
| Federal ID | TX02987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |