Wirt Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHouston
River/StreamTR-HURRICANE BAYOU
Coordinates31.33498, -95.54544

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length565 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGEORGE WIRT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03266
Federal IDTX03266
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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