Sterling C Robertson Dam, located on the Navasota River in Leon, Texas, is a pivotal structure for irrigation, recreation, and water supply purposes.
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Built in 1978 and standing at a height of 62 feet, this earth-type dam provides a vast storage capacity of 557,878 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 208,017 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 12,553 acres and serves a drainage area of 674 square miles, making it a crucial component of the region's water resource management system.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sterling C Robertson Dam has a spillway width of 3,400 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 391,050 cubic feet per second. The dam features a combination of controlled and uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water flow effectively. Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Sterling C Robertson Dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural irrigation, recreational activities, and municipal water supply in the region. The dam's impact on the surrounding ecosystem, water resources, and local communities underscores its importance as a key infrastructure for sustainable water management in Texas.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
11395 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
NAVASOTA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12553 |
Hydraulic Height |
62 |
Drainage Area |
674 |
Nid Storage |
557878 |
Structural Height |
62 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 3, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
62 |
Navasota Rv Nr Easterly
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26cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
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2cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
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7cfs |
Navasota Rv At Old Spanish Rd Nr Bryan
|
50cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
18cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Highbank
|
243cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Public Use Area 5 - Thornton
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Public Use Area 2 - Groesbeck
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Public Use Area 3 - Groesbeck
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