Lake Quitman Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | QUITMAN |
| River/Stream | DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.85745, -95.45167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 814 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 43,690 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WOOD COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |