New Walters Dam
New Walters Dam is an earth dam located in Kerr County, Texas, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Walters Dam
The primary purpose of New Walters Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roland Walters (private). It impounds the Palmer Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| River/Stream | Palmer Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.89902, -99.15131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROLAND WALTERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06339 |
| Federal ID | TX06339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |