Fort Sherman Dam

Titus County, Texas

River/Stream: BIG CYPRESS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
69 ft
Dam Length
7,060 ft
Reservoir Storage
306,093 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
234,603 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-05-30

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
TX04785
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
33.08137, -95.00261
Age
48 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.