Monticello Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Monticello Dam

Location: Titus, Texas
Coordinates: 33.08129, -95.039231
River: Blundell Creek River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1973
Dam Height: 54 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 3,200 ft (975 m)
Dam Capacity: 69,100 acre-ft (85,233 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Monticello Dam Information

Monticello Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Titus County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Blundell Creek River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by FORREST AND COTTON and commissioned in 1973 and is currently owned by LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC.

Monticello Dam Structure

The Monticello Dam is approximately 3,200 feet (975 m) long, 54 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Monticello Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 40,100 acre-ft (49,463 Ml) and maximum capacity of 69,100 acre-ft (85,233 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,000 acres (809 ha) and the total catchment area is 36 square miles (93 square kilometres).

Monticello Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1160 feet (354 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 48000 cubic feet per second (1359 cubic metres per second).

Monticello Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Monticello Dam
Titus, 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) 54 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,200 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 69,100 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 36 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Monticello Dam Weather

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Monticello Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Monticello Dam?

Monticello Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Monticello Dam?

Monticello Dam is in Titus County.

How high is the Monticello Dam?

Monticello Dam is 54 feet high.

How long is the Monticello Dam?

Monticello Dam is 3,200 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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