Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 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 | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 7,111 ft |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 737 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07424 |
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
NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Texoma Howe Balancing 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 Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam is owned by NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam built?
Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Texoma Howe Balancing Reservoir Dam was last inspected on August 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.