Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam
Tdcj Wainwright Unit Reservoir Dam is a dam in Houston, Texas. The dam is owned by Texas Department Of Criminal Justice (state). It impounds the Off Ch-trinity River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 6,535 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-trinity River |
| Coordinates | 30.97368, -95.66718 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03286 |
| Federal ID | TX03286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |