Bistone Dam

Bistone Dam Quick Facts

Location: Limestone, Texas
Coordinates: 31.643939, -96.579235
River: Navasota River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1961
Dam Height: 50 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 1,645 ft (501 m)
Dam Capacity: 44,321 acre-ft (54,669 Ml)
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Bistone Dam Information

Bistone Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Limestone County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Navasota River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by KOCH FOWLER & GRAFE INC and commissioned in 1961 and is currently owned by BISTONE MWS DISTRICT.

Bistone Dam Structure

The Bistone Dam is approximately 1,645 feet (501 m) long, 50 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Bistone Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 4,687 acre-ft (5,781 Ml) and maximum capacity of 44,321 acre-ft (54,669 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,009 acres (408 ha) and the total catchment area is 198 square miles (513 square kilometres).

Bistone Dam Spillway

The dam has a 520 feet (158 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 161456 cubic feet per second (4572 cubic metres per second).

Bistone Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Bistone Dam
Limestone, Texas
Height (ft)
50
Length (Ft)
1,645
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
44,321
Drainage Area (sq miles)
198
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Bistone Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Bistone Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:19
Sunrise 06:47
Sunset 17:32
Temperature (°F) 64
Feels Like (°F) 63
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 67
Wind Speed (mph) 3
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Bistone Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 52 76 71 1014 37 8 10 ENE 0 - clear sky
Thu 61 79 78 1016 74 12 28 ESE 100 3 light rain
Fri 61 80 77 1012 82 16 28 WNW 100 8 moderate rain
Sat 58 76 72 1014 27 7 15 NNW 80 - clear sky
Sun 58 78 75 1016 29 6 7 E 0 - clear sky
Mon 59 80 77 1014 37 10 19 SW 0 - clear sky
Tue 65 86 84 1011 60 13 30 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 60 77 77 1015 75 18 34 NNW 100 1 light rain

Bistone Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bistone Dam?

Bistone Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Bistone Dam?

Bistone Dam is in Limestone County.

How high is the Bistone Dam?

Bistone Dam is 50 feet high.

How long is the Bistone Dam?

Bistone Dam is 1,645 feet long.

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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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