Robinson Dam is an earth dam located in Callahan County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 760 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Robinson Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dell Robinson (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Brushy Creek near Moran.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 01/01/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Callahan |
| Nearest City | Moran |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.30333, -99.22333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dell Robinson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06611 |
| Federal ID | TX06611 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |