Dam No 3
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| Nearest City | MISSOURI CITY |
| River/Stream | OYSTER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.60136, -95.59360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 58 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,751 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF SUGAR LAND;GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |