Herff Cornelius Dam 1

Texas, Matagorda County, LIVE OAK BAYOU

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
RiverLIVE OAK BAYOU
Coordinates28.88790, -95.78070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHERFF CORNELIUS

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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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