Livingston
Livingston is a dam located in San Jacinto County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Livingston
The primary purpose of Livingston is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Trinity River Authority (public utility). It impounds the Trinity near Goodrich.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 14,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83,000 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,208,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,594 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2025.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Jacinto |
| Nearest City | Goodrich |
| River/Stream | Trinity |
| Coordinates | 30.62500, -95.02650 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 14,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,208,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,208,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,750,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,594 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Trinity River Authority |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03823 |
| Federal ID | TX03823 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |