Walker Lake Dam

TAGUACH CREEK· Zapata, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Walker Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX05757

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

GENE WALKER;MARSHALL WALKER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walker Lake Dam?

Walker Lake 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 Walker Lake Dam?

Walker Lake Dam is owned by GENE WALKER;MARSHALL WALKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Walker Lake Dam built?

Walker Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Walker Lake Dam?

Walker Lake Dam 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.

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.