Dacus Lake Dam

Texas, Brazoria County, OFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
RiverOFF CH-BRAZOS RIVER
Coordinates29.06253, -95.56896

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length5,742 ft
NID Storage439 acre-ft
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDACUS LAND & CATTLE CO

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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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