Texas Gulf Reservoir Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWharton
River/StreamOFF CH-SAN BERNARD RIVER
Coordinates29.25284, -95.88709

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length13,300 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,875 acre-ft
Max Storage2,875 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,150 acre-ft
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerPCS PHOSPHATE COMPANY INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/25/1976
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01572
Federal IDTX01572
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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