Dayton Canal Dam

Texas — Liberty County — BIG DITCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyLiberty
RiverBIG DITCH
Coordinates29.96321, -94.88233

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 30, 1976
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDAYTON CANAL COMPANY

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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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