Longview Big Sandy Dam
Longview Big Sandy Dam is a buttress dam located in Upshur County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Longview Big Sandy Dam
The primary purpose of Longview Big Sandy Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Longview (local government). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Upshur |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.57188, -95.08406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LONGVIEW |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04404 |
| Federal ID | TX04404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |