Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam

Texas — Wise County — TR-BIG SANDY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
RiverTR-BIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates33.36274, -97.68036

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,630 ft
NID Storage402 acre-ft
Max Storage402 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
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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