Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 6 Dam

Texas — Sutton County — TR-MECKEL DRAW

Location

StateTexas
CountySutton
RiverTR-MECKEL DRAW
Coordinates30.68527, -100.62780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,430 ft
NID Storage2,187 acre-ft
Max Storage2,187 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 14, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerEDWARDS PLATEAU SWCD;SUTTON 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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