Lake Sulphur Springs Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHopkins
Nearest CitySULPHUR SPRINGS
River/StreamWHITE OAK CREEK
Coordinates33.17981, -95.61778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length6,232 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,860 acre-ft
Max Storage49,860 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,838 acre-ft
Surface Area1,913 acres
Drainage Area66 sq mi
Max Discharge49,801 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04356
Federal IDTX04356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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