ELKINS LAKE DAM - TX02956-3597
Dam Name: ELKINS LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/18/2024
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDTX02956-3597
Incident DescriptionSpillway chute collapsed
Named Hydrologic EventTexas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4781-TX)
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentUnknown
Fatalities (Number)
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)Unknown
ResponseOwner constructed an emergency cofferdam to prevent further loss of water
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesTCEQ performed a routine inspection and upon arrival was notified that the spillway chute had collapsed over the weekend. The area had received 16-20 inches of rain over the previous two months. TCEQ recommended they consult with engineer for repairs
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)IR
EAPY
Dam Height31 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1766.00
Surface Area (acres)85.00
Year Completed1920
NID NumberTX02956
River NamePRAIRIE BRANCH
Latitude30.6569
Longitude-95.532
Year Modified
2002
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesTCEQ
