Bardwell Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | CORSICANA |
| River/Stream | WAXAHACHIE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.25097, -96.64137 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 317,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317,483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54,866 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,570 acres |
| Drainage Area | 178 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102,944 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |