Delbert Walker Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.