Buchanan Dam

Texas — Burnet County

Location

StateTexas
CountyBurnet
Coordinates30.75135, -98.41791

Physical Characteristics

NID Height146 ft
Dam Height146 ft
Dam Length10,987 ft
NID Storage1,180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area23,060 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLOWER COLORADO 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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