Texas Gulf Reservoir Dam

Texas — Wharton County — OFF CH-SAN BERNARD RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
RiverOFF CH-SAN BERNARD RIVER
Coordinates29.25284, -95.88709

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length13,300 ft
NID Storage2,875 acre-ft
Max Storage2,875 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 25, 1976
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY INC

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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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