Fort Sherman Dam

Texas — Titus County — BIG CYPRESS CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyTitus
RiverBIG CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates33.08137, -95.00261

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length7,060 ft
NID Storage306,093 acre-ft
Max Storage306,093 acre-ft
Surface Area9,004 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 30, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTITUS COUNTY FWSD

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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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