Whitney Dam - Kopperl Levee

Texas — Bosque County — BRAZOS RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyBosque
RiverBRAZOS RIVER
Coordinates31.85000, -97.36667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height166 ft
Dam Height159 ft
Dam Length17,695 ft
NID Storage2,100,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,100,400 acre-ft
Surface Area23,560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Fort Worth District

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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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