Belton Dam
Texas — Bell County — LEON RIVER
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| River | LEON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 31.10852, -97.47268 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 192 ft |
| Dam Height | 192 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,524 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,876,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,876,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,300 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 15, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
Location Map
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.