Palmetto Bend Dam

Texas — Jackson County

Location

StateTexas
CountyJackson
Coordinates28.88961, -96.57967

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length42,350 ft
NID Storage365,000 acre-ft
Max Storage365,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,727 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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