Walker Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHidalgo
River/StreamTRIBUTARY OF RIO GRANDE
Coordinates26.23315, -98.46971

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,495 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage797 acre-ft
Max Storage797 acre-ft
Normal Storage530 acre-ft
Surface Area115 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerHIDALGO COUNTY IRRIGATION DISTRICT 6
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/02/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07063
Federal IDTX07063
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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