Roundhouse Pool Dam

TR-SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER· Hunt, Texas· Earth· 9 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Roundhouse Pool Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,445 cfs
NID IDTX06412

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 29, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roundhouse Pool Dam?

Roundhouse Pool Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Roundhouse Pool Dam?

Roundhouse Pool Dam is owned by UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Roundhouse Pool Dam?

Roundhouse Pool Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Roundhouse Pool Dam?

Roundhouse Pool Dam has a dam height of 9 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.

When was Roundhouse Pool Dam last inspected?

Roundhouse Pool Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.