Bowie Lake Dam

Texas — Montague County — WEST FK MIDDLE BELKNAP CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontague
RiverWEST FK MIDDLE BELKNAP CREEK
Coordinates33.65867, -97.92246

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
NID Storage3,984 acre-ft
Max Storage3,984 acre-ft
Surface Area218 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 3, 2019
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF BOWIE

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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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