Delbert Walker Dam, located in Houston, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam standing at a height of 42 feet and stretching 1100 feet in length.
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The dam's primary purpose is listed as 'Other', with a normal storage capacity of 355 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 464 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Peter Branch river and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being categorized as having a 'Moderate' risk assessment, with a hazard potential that is not available, the dam's condition assessment is listed as 'Not Rated'. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2012, and the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 4 feet wide. The structure also features two uncontrolled outlet gates.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Delbert Walker Dam intriguing due to its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core types. The dam provides vital water storage for the surrounding area and adds to the overall water resource management system in Texas. Further attention to the dam's condition and risk management measures may be warranted to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this important water infrastructure.
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
PETER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Nid Storage |
464 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
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