Walker Lake No 1 Dam
Walker Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walker Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Walker Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wv Walker (private). It impounds the Tr-mustang Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.00555, -95.96064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WV WALKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03217 |
| Federal ID | TX03217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |