Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Texas — Sutton County — DRY DEVILS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountySutton
RiverDRY DEVILS RIVER
Coordinates30.69446, -100.68366

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length2,460 ft
NID Storage10,643 acre-ft
Max Storage10,643 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
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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