Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27

TR-WALNUT CREEK· Robertson, Texas· Built 1995· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage611 acre-ft
Normal Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,830 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDTX07049

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: July 14, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BESSIE EDWARDS;PATRICIA BROADUS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 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 Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 is owned by BESSIE EDWARDS;PATRICIA BROADUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 built?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 has a dam height of 28 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 Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 last inspected?

Walnut Creek Mine Dam Spc-27 was last inspected on July 14, 2006. 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.