Lake Quitman Dam

Texas — Wood County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWood
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates32.85745, -95.45167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
NID Storage29,200 acre-ft
Max Storage29,200 acre-ft
Surface Area814 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWOOD COUNTY

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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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