Wirtz Dam

Texas — Burnet County

Location

StateTexas
CountyBurnet
Coordinates30.55546, -98.33807

Physical Characteristics

NID Height118 ft
Dam Height118 ft
Dam Length5,687 ft
NID Storage223,000 acre-ft
Max Storage223,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,534 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLOWER COLORADO 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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