South Prong Dam

Ellis County, Texas

River/Stream: SOUTH PRONG WAXAHACHIE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
62 ft
Dam Length
4,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
22,764 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
105,443 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-11-13

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
TX01255
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.33772, -96.80289
Age
70 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.