Big Sandy Creek WS NRCS Site 35 Dam

Wise County, Texas

River/Stream: TR-WATSON BRANCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
49 ft
Dam Length
1,035 ft
Reservoir Storage
711 acre-ft
Year Completed
1999
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,921 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-11-24

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
TX07204
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
33.29217, -97.62566
Age
27 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.