Barker Dam

Harris County, Texas (near HOUSTON)

River/Stream: BUFFALO BAYOU

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
71,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
209,592 acre-ft
Year Completed
1945
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
8,730 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-11-17

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
TX00019
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.77066, -95.64658
Age
81 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.