Barker Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | HOUSTON |
| River/Stream | BUFFALO BAYOU |
| Coordinates | 29.77066, -95.64658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 71,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209,592 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209,592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,730 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 | 11/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |