Dayton Canal Dam
Dayton Canal Dam is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dayton Canal Dam
The primary purpose of Dayton Canal Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dayton Canal Company (private). It impounds the Big Ditch near Moss Bluff.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 03/30/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Nearest City | Moss Bluff |
| River/Stream | Big Ditch |
| Coordinates | 29.96321, -94.88233 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAYTON CANAL COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04332 |
| Federal ID | TX04332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |