Dam 46
Dam 46 is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dam 46
Dam 46 is a dam in Bell, Texas. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal).
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 3,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,758 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2020.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Bell |
| Nearest City | Killeen |
| Coordinates | 31.11650, -97.76899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,710 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,758 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,758 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02350 |
| Federal ID | TX02350 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |