Whitney Dam - Kopperl Levee
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| Nearest City | WACO |
| River/Stream | BRAZOS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 31.85000, -97.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 166 ft |
| Dam Height | 159 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 627,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23,560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17,656 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 632,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Fort Worth District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |