Walker Lake Dam
Walker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Walker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Walker Lake 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 Walker Lumber Company (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cow Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 02/03/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Newton |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.78825, -93.80124 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WALKER LUMBER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03882 |
| Federal ID | TX03882 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |