Russell Dam

Grayson County, Texas

River/Stream: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF THE RED RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
1,077 ft
Reservoir Storage
426 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,774 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-12-01

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX02057
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
33.76354, -96.71786
Age
68 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.