Nobles Dam

TR-COLORADO RIVER· Mitchell, Texas· Built 1975· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Nobles Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX)
Dam Length421 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDTX06284

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BOBBY NOBLES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nobles Dam?

Nobles Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Nobles Dam?

Nobles Dam is owned by BOBBY NOBLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nobles Dam built?

Nobles Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Nobles Dam?

Nobles Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.