Morris Sheppard Dam
BRAZOS RIVER·
Palo Pinto, Texas·
Built 1941·
Buttress·
187 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 187 ft (taller than 99.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,740 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 1.4M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17,700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,030 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 507,762 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03849 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 31, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ
Ownership
BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Morris Sheppard Dam?
Morris Sheppard Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Morris Sheppard Dam?
Morris Sheppard Dam is owned by BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY (Local Government).
When was Morris Sheppard Dam last inspected?
Morris Sheppard Dam was last inspected on May 31, 2023.
When was Morris Sheppard Dam built?
Morris Sheppard Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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.