Highlands Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Nearest City | MCNAIR |
| River/Stream | OFF CH-GOOSE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.82380, -95.02877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 34,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,798 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,798 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,864 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 837 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 698 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |