Roberts Farm Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roberts Farm Dam in Camp, Texas, stands as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1991 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a structural height of 21 feet serves the Prairie Creek area. With a storage capacity of 177 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, it plays a vital role in water management for agricultural activities in the region.

Despite its importance, Roberts Farm Dam lacks certain safety features like a spillway, raising concerns about its hazard potential. The dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of downstream areas. The risk assessment categorizes it as having a high risk level (2), emphasizing the importance of implementing proper risk management measures to prevent any potential disasters.

Given its critical role in irrigation and the surrounding community's reliance on its water supply, Roberts Farm Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As discussions around climate change intensify, the dam's infrastructure and safety measures will likely come under increased scrutiny to address potential risks and ensure sustainable water management practices for the future.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-PRAIRIE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

0.4

Nid Storage

177

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.
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