Highlands Reservoir Dam

Texas — Harris County — OFF CH-GOOSE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
RiverOFF CH-GOOSE CREEK
Coordinates29.82380, -95.02877

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length34,700 ft
NID Storage5,798 acre-ft
Max Storage5,798 acre-ft
Surface Area837 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1944
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSAN JACINTO 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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