Bardwell Dam
Texas — Ellis County — WAXAHACHIE CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River | WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.25097, -96.64137 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 317,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317,483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,570 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 28, 2021 |
| 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.