Huntsville State Park Dam

Texas — Walker County — PRAIRIE BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyWalker
RiverPRAIRIE BRANCH
Coordinates30.60878, -95.53337

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage7,104 acre-ft
Max Storage7,104 acre-ft
Surface Area207 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerTEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

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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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