Fort Phantom Hill Dam

Jones County, Texas (near NUGENT)

River/Stream: BIG ELM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
84 ft
Dam Length
3,740 ft
Reservoir Storage
136,076 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
307,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-06-03

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
TX02483
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.61697, -99.66845
Age
88 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.