Wheeler Branch Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountySomervell
Nearest CityGLEN ROSE
River/StreamWHEELER BRANCH
Coordinates32.25695, -97.76843

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height91 ft
Dam Height91 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,248 acre-ft
Max Storage6,248 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,118 acre-ft
Surface Area169 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,487 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSOMERVELL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/10/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07203
Federal IDTX07203
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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