Palmetto Bend Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyJackson
River/StreamNAVIDAD RIVER
Coordinates28.88961, -96.57967

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height93 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length42,350 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage365,000 acre-ft
Max Storage365,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage173,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,727 acres
Drainage Area1,394 sq mi
Max Discharge240,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04779
Federal IDTX04779
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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