Sam Rayburn Dam

Texas — Jasper County — ANGELINA RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyJasper
RiverANGELINA RIVER
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 22, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
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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