Sulphur Dam

Texas — Lamar County — TR-GHOST CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyLamar
RiverTR-GHOST CREEK
Coordinates33.55052, -95.84034

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length680 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 26, 2011
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLAMAR COUNTY

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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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