Dam No 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Nearest CitySUGAR LAND
River/StreamOYSTER CREEK
Coordinates29.62077, -95.64738

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length126 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,234 acre-ft
Max Storage3,234 acre-ft
Normal Storage785 acre-ft
Surface Area967 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge837 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCITY OF SUGAR LAND;GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/04/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01560
Federal IDTX01560
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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