Roberts Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roberts Lake Dam, located in Kaufman, Texas, was completed in 1962 and serves as a crucial water supply source in the region.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. It is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type, designed primarily for water supply purposes.

Despite its importance in water resource management, Roberts Lake Dam lacks certain regulatory oversight, with no state jurisdiction or enforcement in place. The dam does not have a spillway and is not rated for condition assessment, posing a potential risk considering its high hazard classification. Emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been updated or assessed for compliance with guidelines.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Roberts Lake Dam an interesting case study due to its historical significance and the challenges it faces in terms of regulatory oversight and risk management. The dam's role in providing water supply to the region highlights the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-LITTLE HIGH POINT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

108

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.