Sam Rayburn Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyJasper
Nearest CityEVADALE
River/StreamANGELINA RIVER
Coordinates31.06446, -94.09253

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length12,400 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,520,000 acre-ft
Max Storage6,520,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,898,200 acre-ft
Surface Area114,500 acres
Drainage Area3,449 sq mi
Max Discharge227,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Fort Worth District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00011
Federal IDTX00011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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