Sulphur Springs Draw Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | BIG SPRING |
| River/Stream | SULPHUR SPRINGS DRAW |
| Coordinates | 32.32167, -101.74889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,787 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,997 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 970 acres |
| Drainage Area | 258 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210,870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| 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 |