Scherbel Dam
Scherbel Dam is an earth dam located in Grimes County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scherbel Dam
The primary purpose of Scherbel Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alfred Scherbel (private). It impounds the Tr-navasota River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 599 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Grimes |
| River/Stream | Tr-navasota River |
| Coordinates | 30.53333, -96.13333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 599 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALFRED SCHERBEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06145 |
| Federal ID | TX06145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |