Dam 45
Dam 45 is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 45
The primary purpose of Dam 45 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal).
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | Belton |
| Coordinates | 31.14799, -97.73756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09775 |
| Federal ID | TX09775 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |