Edwards Dam
Edwards Dam is an earth dam located in Red River County, Texas, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edwards Dam
The primary purpose of Edwards Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Robert Edwards (private). It impounds the Tr-sulphur River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 722 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 115 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| River/Stream | Tr-sulphur River |
| Coordinates | 33.47500, -95.06333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 722 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROBERT EDWARDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06782 |
| Federal ID | TX06782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |