Tx No Name No 43 Dam

TR-SAN BERNARD RIVER· Fort Bend, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Tx No Name No 43 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,720 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX05475

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TX NO NAME NO 43 DAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tx No Name No 43 Dam?

Tx No Name No 43 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Tx No Name No 43 Dam?

Tx No Name No 43 Dam is owned by TX NO NAME NO 43 DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tx No Name No 43 Dam built?

Tx No Name No 43 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Tx No Name No 43 Dam?

Tx No Name No 43 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tx No Name No 43 Dam?

Tx No Name No 43 Dam has a dam height of 14 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.

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.