Powell Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyHoward
River/StreamPOWELL CREEK
Coordinates32.20929, -101.26898

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length2,160 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,988 acre-ft
Max Storage2,988 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,458 acre-ft
Surface Area163 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge9,318 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCOLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX03797
Federal IDTX03797
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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