Galveston County Water Industrial Reservoir Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyGalveston
Nearest CityLA MARQUE
River/StreamOFF CH-DICKINSON BAYOU
Coordinates29.44980, -94.97978

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length25,281 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,462 acre-ft
Max Storage9,462 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,931 acre-ft
Surface Area812 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,077 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01595
Federal IDTX01595
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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