Big Sandy Dam
Texas — Upshur County — TR-HILLS CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| River | TR-HILLS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.58204, -95.11828 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 19, 1979 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1910 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO |
Location Map
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.