Truscott Brine Dam
Truscott Brine Dam is an earth dam located in Knox County, Texas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Truscott Brine Dam
Truscott Brine Dam is a dam in Knox, Texas. The dam is owned by Usace - Tulsa District (federal). It impounds the South Fork Wichita River near Truscott.
The dam stands 107 feet tall and stretches 16,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,980 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 12/05/2023.
At 107 feet, this dam is taller than 98% 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 | Knox |
| Nearest City | Truscott |
| River/Stream | South Fork Wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.79693, -99.83480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 107 ft |
| Dam Height | 107 ft |
| Dam Length | 16,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,980 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05996 |
| Federal ID | TX05996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |