Addicks Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | HOUSTON |
| River/Stream | SOUTH MAYDE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.79062, -95.62509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 61,166 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199,643 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199,643 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 136 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Galveston District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |