Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier

ELM BAYOU· Chambers, Texas· Built 1971· Concrete· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX06870

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
Last Inspection: December 17, 1976
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier 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 Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier is owned by TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier built?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier was completed in 1971, making it 55 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier has a dam height of 13 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 Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier last inspected?

Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier was last inspected on December 17, 1976. 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.