Fort Sherman Dam
Fort Sherman Dam is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Fort Sherman Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Sherman Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Titus County Fwsd (local government). It impounds the Big Cypress Creek.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 7,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9,004 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 306,093 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 239 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2018. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Titus |
| River/Stream | Big Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.08137, -95.00261 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 306,093 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306,093 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204,678 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,004 acres |
| Drainage Area | 239 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 234,603 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TITUS COUNTY FWSD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04785 |
| Federal ID | TX04785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |