Sam Rayburn Dam

Texas — Jasper County

Location

StateTexas
CountyJasper
Coordinates31.06446, -94.09253

Physical Characteristics

NID Height130 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length12,400 ft
NID Storage6,520,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,520,000 acre-ft
Surface Area114,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
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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