Sterling C Robertson Dam
Sterling C Robertson Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sterling C Robertson Dam
The primary purpose of Sterling C Robertson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brazos River Authority (local government). It impounds the Navasota River.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 11,395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12,553 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 557,878 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 674 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/06/2020.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Navasota River |
| Coordinates | 31.32567, -96.31721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 557,878 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 557,878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208,017 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,553 acres |
| Drainage Area | 674 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 391,050 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04455 |
| Federal ID | TX04455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |