Big Sandy Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upshur |
| Nearest City | BIG SANDY |
| River/Stream | TR-HILLS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.58204, -95.11828 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |