Sorrells Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Sorrells Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. 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 | 100 ft (taller than 99.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 202 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,465 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07307 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
US STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Lower Barnes Reservoir Dam
Morris, TX
High Hazard 41 ftPeacock Site 1a Tailings Reservoir Dm
Morris, TX
High Hazard 116 ftKings Mine Reservoir Dam
Morris, TX
Low Hazard 75 ftSouth Fork Baffle Dam
Morris, TX
Low Hazard 15 ftEllison Creek Dam
Morris, TX
High Hazard 49 ftDaingerfield State Park Dam
Morris, TX
High Hazard 38 ftEagle Landing Lake Dam
Cass, TX
High Hazard 26 ftFlorence Dam
Cass, TX
Low Hazard 34 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Sorrells Reservoir Dam?
Sorrells Reservoir 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 Sorrells Reservoir Dam?
Sorrells Reservoir Dam is owned by US STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sorrells Reservoir Dam built?
Sorrells Reservoir Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Sorrells Reservoir Dam?
Sorrells Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 100 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 Sorrells Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Sorrells Reservoir Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.