Located in Shelby, Texas, Lake Timpson Dam is a vital structure regulating the flow of Blackwater Creek.
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Humidity
Built in 1956 by designers Lloyd & Woolverton, this Earth-type dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 1480 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 5280 acre-feet and a surface area of 230 acres, Lake Timpson Dam primarily serves for recreation, with water supply as a secondary purpose.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Timpson Dam has been inspected periodically, with its condition assessed as fair as of April 2021. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 210 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 14760 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam's hazard potential is not available, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures to ensure its safety and longevity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to continue enjoying its recreational offerings.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1480 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BLACKWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
230 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
6.4 |
Nid Storage |
5280 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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