Eastham and Thomason Ranches Lake Dam, located in Walker, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS for water supply purposes.
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Completed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. With a surface area of 15 acres, it serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area along TR-Turkey Creek.
Despite being non-regulated by the state, Eastham and Thomason Ranches Lake Dam has a high hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of 2. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is currently not inspected or maintained regularly. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, there is a need for proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water supply infrastructure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate should pay attention to the potential risks associated with this dam and advocate for proper monitoring and maintenance to protect the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
1104 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville
|
19cfs |
W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville
|
34cfs |
Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska
|
17cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
13cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
|
3350cfs |