Rosebud Lake Dam, located in Falls County, Texas, is a captivating earth dam constructed in 1909 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Designed by Edwin A Apel, the dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans a length of 1020 feet, providing a storage capacity of 660 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Pond Creek, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being a non-spillway dam, Rosebud Lake Dam poses a high risk potential due to its age and hydraulic and structural modifications in 1977. The dam features uncontrolled outlet gates and has a hazard potential that is currently not rated. With a surface area of 48.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.54 square miles, the dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty in this serene Texan landscape. While the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unclear, its historic significance and recreational value continue to attract visitors to its tranquil waters.
Years Modified |
1977 - Hydraulic, 1977 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1909 |
Dam Length |
1020 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-POND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
0.54 |
Nid Storage |
660 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron
|
940cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Highbank
|
213cfs |
Little Rv At Cameron
|
165cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
96cfs |