Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 5b Dam
Texas — Montague County — MIDDLE FORK PRAIRIE BRANCH
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River | MIDDLE FORK PRAIRIE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 33.55816, -97.96665 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MONTAGUE COUNTY;TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED 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.