Davy Crockett Dam
Davy Crockett Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Davy Crockett Dam
The primary purpose of Davy Crockett Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74069, -95.93638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,900 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00420 |
| Federal ID | TX00420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |