Spindletop Weir Saltwater Barrier
Spindletop Weir Saltwater Barrier is a buttress dam located in Jefferson County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spindletop Weir Saltwater Barrier
The primary purpose of Spindletop Weir Saltwater Barrier is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trinity Bay Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Spindletop Bayou.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Spindletop Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.71460, -94.31468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRINITY BAY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04182 |
| Federal ID | TX04182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |