Dam No 1

Texas, Fort Bend County, OYSTER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
RiverOYSTER CREEK
Coordinates29.62077, -95.64738

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length126 ft
NID Storage3,234 acre-ft
Max Storage3,234 acre-ft
Surface Area967 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 4, 2011
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SUGAR LAND;GULF COAST WATER 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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