Elberta Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elberta Lake Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1906 and serves as a private recreational structure.


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Summary

This earthen dam, with a height of 19 feet, was originally designed by an unknown entity and is categorized as a buttress core type. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet and a normal storage of 100 acre-feet, making it a vital water resource for the surrounding area.

Despite being a key structure for recreational purposes, Elberta Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and its hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available." The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1971, raising concerns about its current state and safety. With a high risk assessment level of 2, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of this important water resource.

Although the dam lacks a spillway and has not been inspected in recent years, the presence of outlet gates indicates some level of control over water flow. The dam's significance lies in its contribution to recreational activities in the area, but its condition and risk assessment warrant attention from relevant authorities to prevent any potential hazards or threats to the surrounding environment and communities.

Year Completed

1906

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

RUNNING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

243

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.