Lake Timpson Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | BLACKWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.84440, -94.42889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,881 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SHELBY COUNTY FWSD 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |