Nautilus Dam

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF DENTON CREEK· Wise, Texas· 23 ft tall

High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Nautilus Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX)
Dam Length	510 ft
Max Storage	88 acre-ft
Normal Storage	47 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	2 cfs
NID ID	TX07408

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 17, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ERIC CARPENTER;PETER NASR;WISE COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nautilus Dam?

Nautilus Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Nautilus Dam?

Nautilus Dam is owned by ERIC CARPENTER;PETER NASR;WISE COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Nautilus Dam?

Nautilus Dam has a dam height of 23 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.

When was Nautilus Dam last inspected?

Nautilus Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.