Wright Patman Dam

Texas — Bowie County

Location

StateTexas
CountyBowie
Coordinates33.31279, -94.16143

Physical Characteristics

NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length18,640 ft
NID Storage6,505,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,505,000 acre-ft
Surface Area20,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
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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