Bison Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHouston
River/StreamHAMMOND CREEK
Coordinates31.37752, -95.44117

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length920 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBISON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/19/1977
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03279
Federal IDTX03279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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