Dam 44 is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,530 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dam 44
Dam 44 is a dam in Bell, Texas. The dam is owned by Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Bull Run Creek near Belton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,530 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | Belton |
| River/Stream | Bull Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.14831, -97.74541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,040 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04560 |
| Federal ID | TX04560 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |