Wright Patman Dam
Texas — Bowie County — Sulphur River
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| River | Sulphur River |
| Coordinates | 33.31279, -94.16143 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 18,640 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,505,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,505,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20,300 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 15, 2022 |
| 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.