Shiloh Forest East Dam
Shiloh Forest East Dam is a dam located in Ellis County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Shiloh Forest East Dam
Shiloh Forest East Dam is a dam in Ellis, Texas.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet.
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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2019.
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 | Ellis |
| Coordinates | 32.52137, -96.91425 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07550 |
| Federal ID | TX07550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |