Big George Tank Dam

GEORGE CANYON· Oldham, Texas· Built 1958· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Big George Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX)
Dam Length620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage204 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX05651

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RH FULTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big George Tank Dam?

Big George Tank Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Big George Tank Dam?

Big George Tank Dam is owned by RH FULTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big George Tank Dam built?

Big George Tank Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Big George Tank Dam?

Big George Tank Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

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.