Swauano Creek Dam
Swauano Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Swauano Creek Dam
Swauano Creek Dam is a dam in Titus, Texas. The dam is owned by Aep Utilities West (private). It impounds the Swauano Creek.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 4,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,365 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 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 03/19/2024.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% 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 | Titus |
| River/Stream | Swauano Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.04451, -94.83212 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,365 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,906 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | AEP UTILITIES WEST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04357 |
| Federal ID | TX04357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |