Shiloh Forest East Dam

Ellis, Texas· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Shiloh Forest East 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 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length380 ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Max Discharge1 cfs
NID IDTX07550

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: No
Last Inspection: August 13, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Shiloh Forest East Dam?

Shiloh Forest East 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 Shiloh Forest East Dam?

Shiloh Forest East Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Shiloh Forest East Dam?

Shiloh Forest East Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Shiloh Forest East Dam last inspected?

Shiloh Forest East Dam was last inspected on August 13, 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.