Engeling Wma Dam No 3
Engeling Wma Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Engeling Wma Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Engeling Wma Dam No 3 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 Texas Parks And Wildlife Department (state). It impounds the Catfish Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 401 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 189 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.89528, -95.88528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 189 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09163 |
| Federal ID | TX09163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |