Whitney Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHill
Nearest CityWhitney
River/StreamBRAZOS RIVER
Coordinates31.86765, -97.37050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height166 ft
Dam Height159 ft
Dam Length7,538 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,100,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,100,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage627,100 acre-ft
Surface Area23,560 acres
Drainage Area17,656 sq mi
Max Discharge632,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Fort Worth District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection01/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00017
Federal IDTX00017
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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