Bowie Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontague
River/StreamWEST FK MIDDLE BELKNAP CREEK
Coordinates33.65867, -97.92246

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,984 acre-ft
Max Storage3,984 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,600 acre-ft
Surface Area218 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge17,950 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BOWIE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/03/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00772
Federal IDTX00772
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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