Walker Dam
Walker Dam is an earth dam located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Walker Dam
The primary purpose of Walker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Karen Moore;kenneth Moore (private). It impounds the Off Ch-trinity River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
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 07/28/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-trinity River |
| Coordinates | 31.70936, -94.81995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KAREN MOORE;KENNETH MOORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09056 |
| Federal ID | TX09056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |