Elkins Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River/Stream | PRAIRIE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 30.65686, -95.53201 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,766 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,766 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,867 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELKINS LAKE RECREATION CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |