Dawson Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyWalker
Nearest CityHUNTSVILLE
River/StreamTR-MCDONALD CREEK
Coordinates30.68282, -95.55635

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length575 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge970 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07086
Federal IDTX07086
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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