Stillhouse Hollow Dam
LAMPASAS RIVER·
Bell, Texas·
Built 1968·
Earth·
195 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 195 ft (taller than 99.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 9,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,319 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 781,483 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00014 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 13, 2021
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - Fort Worth District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stillhouse Hollow Dam?
Stillhouse Hollow Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Stillhouse Hollow Dam?
Stillhouse Hollow Dam is owned by USACE - Fort Worth District (Federal Government).
When was Stillhouse Hollow Dam last inspected?
Stillhouse Hollow Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2021.
When was Stillhouse Hollow Dam built?
Stillhouse Hollow Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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.