Lake Palomas Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Lake Palomas Dam, located in Walker, Texas, along TR-Bedias Creek, stands as a testament to engineering prowess since its completion in 1961 by Bayshore Engineering Co.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 24 feet and a length of 670 feet, primarily serves the purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Despite being non-regulated by the state, the dam has undergone inspections in the past, with its condition currently not rated.
While the dam lacks a spillway, it boasts a single outlet gate, with no associated locks for navigation. With a surface area of 8 acres and a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet, Lake Palomas Dam has a high hazard potential, prompting the need for risk management measures. Despite its risk profile, the dam's exact risk assessment and management strategies remain unspecified, leaving room for further exploration and evaluation by water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEDIAS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Lake Palomas Dam