Lake Quitman Dam

Wood County, Texas (near QUITMAN)

River/Stream: DRY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
1,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
29,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
43,690 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-03-27

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
TX00950
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.85745, -95.45167
Age
64 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.