Lake Roman Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Roman Dam, located in Rusk, Texas, was completed in 1935 by the Texas Highway Department and stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 850 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam serves primarily for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres. Despite being owned privately, the dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety.

The dam, situated on TR-Beard Branch, lacks a spillway and is rated as having a high risk potential. However, its condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 1995. The structure features one outlet gate but does not have any associated locks. With no designated hazard potential and limited risk management measures in place, Lake Roman Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-BEARD BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

300

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.