Arbuckle Reservoir Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Arbuckle Reservoir Dam

Location: Wharton, Texas
Coordinates: 29.203389, -96.048908
River: Off-Channel River
Primary Purpose:
Type:
Commissioned: 2018
Dam Height: 41 ft (12 m)
Dam Length: 27,559 ft (8,400 m)
Dam Capacity: 43,690 acre-ft (53,891 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Information

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is dam located about 5 miles from Magnet, Wharton, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Off-Channel River, was primarily built for purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by CH2MHILL and commissioned in 2018 and is currently owned by LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY.

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Structure

The Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is approximately 27,559 feet (8,400 m) long, 41 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 6,200,000 cubic yards (4,740,241 cubic metres).

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 40,940 acre-ft (50,499 Ml) and maximum capacity of 43,690 acre-ft (53,891 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,097 acres (444 ha) and the total catchment area is 2 square miles (4 square kilometres).

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Spillway

The dam has a 20 feet (6 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1250 cubic feet per second (35 cubic metres per second).

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam
Wharton, Texas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 41 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 27,559 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 43,690 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 2 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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Arbuckle Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Arbuckle Reservoir Dam?

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Arbuckle Reservoir Dam?

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is in Wharton County.

How high is the Arbuckle Reservoir Dam?

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is 41 feet high.

How long is the Arbuckle Reservoir Dam?

Arbuckle Reservoir Dam is 27,559 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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