Fort Sherman Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTitus
River/StreamBIG CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates33.08137, -95.00261

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length7,060 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage306,093 acre-ft
Max Storage306,093 acre-ft
Normal Storage204,678 acre-ft
Surface Area9,004 acres
Drainage Area239 sq mi
Max Discharge234,603 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTITUS COUNTY FWSD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/30/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04785
Federal IDTX04785
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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