Blossom City Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyLamar
River/StreamCUTHAND CREEK
Coordinates33.66919, -95.38080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage217 acre-ft
Max Storage217 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,495 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF BLOSSOM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01822
Federal IDTX01822
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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