Lake Houston Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Nearest CityMAGNOLIA GARDENS
River/StreamSAN JACINTO RIVER
Coordinates29.91919, -95.13263

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length12,097 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage281,800 acre-ft
Max Storage281,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage146,700 acre-ft
Surface Area12,240 acres
Drainage Area2,828 sq mi
Max Discharge525,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCITY OF HOUSTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03416
Federal IDTX03416
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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