Walker Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyNewton
River/StreamTR-BIG COW CREEK
Coordinates30.78825, -93.80124

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWALKER LUMBER COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/03/2009
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03882
Federal IDTX03882
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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