William Harris Reservoir Dam

Brazoria County, Texas

River/Stream: OFF CH-OYSTER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
37,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
15,345 acre-ft
Year Completed
1947
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2019-05-22

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
TX01753
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.22953, -95.51239
Age
79 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.