Roberts Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Roberts Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, stands as a private water resource structure along Pierce Creek.


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Summary

This buttress-type dam boasts a height of 21.8 feet and a length of 820 feet, with a storage capacity of 384 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other', with a spillway width of 103 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Roberts Dam has been regulated and inspected by the state authorities, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The dam's condition was assessed as 'Fair' in July 2016, with a moderate risk rating. With an emergency action plan in place and contact information updated, Roberts Dam is well-prepared to address any potential risks or incidents that may arise in the future.

As a crucial water resource structure in the region, Roberts Dam plays a vital role in water storage and management. Its presence on Pierce Creek highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure the continued availability of water resources for the community.

Dam Length

820

Dam Height

21.8

River Or Stream

PIERCE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

44

Hydraulic Height

21.8

Nid Storage

384

Structural Height

21.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.