Wirtz Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| Nearest City | MARBLE FALLS |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER |
| Coordinates | 30.55546, -98.33807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,687 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134,353 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,534 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |