Lake Paw Paw Dam

Texas — Fort Bend County — TR-BIG CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
RiverTR-BIG CREEK
Coordinates29.39833, -95.67500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length5,000 ft
NID Storage3,248 acre-ft
Max Storage3,248 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 3, 1982
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAE MYERS

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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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