Dam 47

Bell County, Texas (near Killeen)

River/Stream: Long Branch

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
2,109 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,189 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
3,019 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-09-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX02347
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
31.14151, -97.70101
Age
58 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.