Balmorhea Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Reeves |
| Nearest City | BALMORHEA |
| River/Stream | SANDIA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 30.96129, -103.71195 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,662 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,662 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,642 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 685 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,121 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | REEVES COUNTY WID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |