Morris Sheppard Dam

Texas — Palo Pinto County

Location

StateTexas
CountyPalo Pinto
Coordinates32.87157, -98.42652

Physical Characteristics

NID Height189 ft
Dam Height187 ft
Dam Length2,740 ft
NID Storage1,365,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,365,000 acre-ft
Surface Area17,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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