Bowie Lake Dam

Montague County, Texas

River/Stream: WEST FK MIDDLE BELKNAP CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
2,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,984 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,950 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2019-04-03

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX00772
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
33.65867, -97.92246
Age
90 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.