Whitney Dam

Texas — Hill County

Location

StateTexas
CountyHill
Coordinates31.86765, -97.37050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height166 ft
Dam Height159 ft
Dam Length7,538 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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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