Ben Ficklin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTom Green
Nearest CitySAN ANGELO
River/StreamSOUTH CONCHO RIVER
Coordinates31.41408, -100.44235

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length288 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage515 acre-ft
Max Storage515 acre-ft
Normal Storage316 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF SAN ANGELO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04415
Federal IDTX04415
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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