Sulphur Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLamar
River/StreamTR-GHOST CREEK
Coordinates33.55052, -95.84034

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length680 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,075 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLAMAR COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/26/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04587
Federal IDTX04587
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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