Belton Dam
LEON RIVER·
Bell, Texas·
Built 1954·
Earth·
192 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 192 ft (taller than 99.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 5,524 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 457.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,560 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 472,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00002 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 15, 2024
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - Fort Worth District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Belton Dam?
Belton Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Belton Dam?
Belton Dam is owned by USACE - Fort Worth District (Federal Government).
When was Belton Dam last inspected?
Belton Dam was last inspected on April 15, 2024.
When was Belton Dam built?
Belton Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.