Talpa Dam

Texas — Coleman County — GRAPE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyColeman
RiverGRAPE CREEK
Coordinates31.75467, -99.70587

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage518 acre-ft
Max Storage518 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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