Elkins Lake Dam

Walker County, Texas

River/Stream: PRAIRIE BRANCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
1,170 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,766 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
15,867 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-06-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX02956
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
30.65686, -95.53201
Age
106 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.