Bell Street Dam
Bell Street Dam is a gravity dam located in Tom Green County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bell Street Dam
The primary purpose of Bell Street Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of San Angelo (local government). It impounds the South Concho River near San Angelo.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 291 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| Nearest City | San Angelo |
| River/Stream | South Concho River |
| Coordinates | 31.45343, -100.41339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SAN ANGELO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03140 |
| Federal ID | TX03140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |