Lake Sheridan Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyColorado
River/StreamCROOKED CREEK
Coordinates29.52315, -96.65876

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,750 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,557 acre-ft
Max Storage1,557 acre-ft
Normal Storage390 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge9,984 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03976
Federal IDTX03976
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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