Morris Sheppard Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | BRAZOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 32.87156, -98.42652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 189 ft |
| Dam Height | 187 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,365,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,365,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,030 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 561,748 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |