Somerville Dam

Washington County, Texas (near SOMERVILLE)

River/Stream: YEGUA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
80 ft
Dam Length
20,210 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,042,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
348,081 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-05-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX00013
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
30.32040, -96.52409
Age
59 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.