Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam

Texas — Wise County — DRY HOLLOW

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
RiverDRY HOLLOW
Coordinates33.40868, -97.67206

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,550 ft
NID Storage614 acre-ft
Max Storage614 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerTARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD

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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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