Canton Old City Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyVan Zandt
River/StreamTR-DRY CREEK
Coordinates32.55839, -95.87201

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length695 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,783 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF CANTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04400
Federal IDTX04400
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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