Robinson Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Robinson Dam, located in Moran, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1981 for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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Summary
With a height of 30 feet and a length of 760 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and serves various purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation. Despite being a Non-Federal structure, the dam is permitted and inspected by the state regulatory agency, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Situated on the TR-East Fork Brushy Creek, Robinson Dam poses a high risk due to its hazard potential and lack of available condition assessment. The dam lacks a spillway and has no locks or outlet gates, indicating limited control over water discharge. Although the dam has not been modified over the years, its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified, raising concerns about its ability to effectively respond to potential emergencies. Given its critical role in providing water resources and supporting wildlife, further assessment and improvement of Robinson Dam's safety and risk management strategies are crucial for the protection of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Deep Ck At Moran
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0cfs |
Pecan Bayou Nr Cross Cut
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436cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
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0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
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0cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
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0cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Robinson Dam