Dupont Plant Reservoir Levee
Dupont Plant Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Orange County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dupont Plant Reservoir Levee
Dupont Plant Reservoir Levee is a dam in Orange, Texas. The dam is owned by Eidp Inc (private). It impounds the Adams Bayou - Sabine River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 26,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,870 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/16/1977. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange |
| River/Stream | Adams Bayou - Sabine River |
| Coordinates | 30.05499, -93.74502 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 26,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | EIDP INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03853 |
| Federal ID | TX03853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |