Natural Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Howard |
| Nearest City | BIG SPRING |
| River/Stream | SULPHUR SPRINGS DRAW OF BEALS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.21755, -101.62482 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207,265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207,265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,710 acres |
| Drainage Area | 485 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67,001 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |