Trinity Bay Salt Water Barrier

Texas — Chambers County — ELM BAYOU

Location

StateTexas
CountyChambers
RiverELM BAYOU
Coordinates29.62760, -94.41265

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 17, 1976
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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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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