Sims Lake Dam

Texas — Limestone County — TR-BIG CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyLimestone
RiverTR-BIG CREEK
Coordinates31.48002, -96.35008

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOHN SIMS ESTATE

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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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