South Prong Dam

Texas — Ellis County — SOUTH PRONG WAXAHACHIE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
RiverSOUTH PRONG WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Coordinates32.33772, -96.80289

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length4,100 ft
NID Storage22,764 acre-ft
Max Storage22,764 acre-ft
Surface Area690 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerELLIS COUNTY WCID 1

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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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