Nautilus Dam
Nautilus Dam is a dam located in Wise County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Nautilus Dam
Nautilus Dam is a dam in Wise, Texas. The dam is owned by Eric Carpenter;peter Nasr;wise County (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Denton Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2019.
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 | Wise |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Denton Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.27727, -97.40321 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | ERIC CARPENTER;PETER NASR;WISE COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07408 |
| Federal ID | TX07408 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |