Waco Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Nearest City | WACO |
| River/Stream | BOSQUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 31.59189, -97.21143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 969,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 969,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,270 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,670 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |