Lake Sweetwater Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Nolan |
| Nearest City | TRUBY |
| River/Stream | BITTER & COTTONWOOD CREEKS |
| Coordinates | 32.43910, -100.30615 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,975 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 588 acres |
| Drainage Area | 104 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208,954 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SWEETWATER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |