Waco Dam
Texas — McLennan County — BOSQUE RIVER
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| River | BOSQUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 31.59189, -97.21143 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 969,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 969,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,270 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 10, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| 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.