Talley Lake Dam
Talley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Talley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Talley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Floyd Wenzel (private). It impounds the Tr-trinity River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| River/Stream | Tr-trinity River |
| Coordinates | 29.94664, -94.82210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FLOYD WENZEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03919 |
| Federal ID | TX03919 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |