Monticello Dam
Monticello Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Monticello Dam
Monticello Dam is a dam in Titus, Texas. The dam is owned by Luminant Power Company Llc (private). It impounds the Blundell Creek.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 3,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,000 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| River/Stream | Blundell Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.08129, -95.03923 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04013 |
| Federal ID | TX04013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |