De Cordova Bend Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHood
Nearest CityRAINBOW
River/StreamBRAZOS RIVER
Coordinates32.37336, -97.68796

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height84 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240,640 acre-ft
Max Storage240,640 acre-ft
Normal Storage136,823 acre-ft
Surface Area1,350 acres
Drainage Area15,451 sq mi
Max Discharge635,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03956
Federal IDTX03956
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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