Lake Timpson Dam

Texas, Shelby County, BLACKWATER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyShelby
RiverBLACKWATER CREEK
Coordinates31.84440, -94.42889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,480 ft
NID Storage5,280 acre-ft
Max Storage5,280 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSHELBY COUNTY FWSD 1

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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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