Morris Sheppard Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Morris Sheppard Dam

Location: Palo Pinto, Texas
Coordinates: 32.871565, -98.426523
River: Brazos River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Buttress
Commissioned: 1941
Dam Height: 187 ft (57 m)
Dam Length: 2,740 ft (835 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,365,000 acre-ft (1,683,700 Ml)

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Morris Sheppard Dam Information

Morris Sheppard Dam is a buttress dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas.

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

The dam was designed by FORREST AND COTTON AND FREESE AND NICHOLS INC;FORREST AND COTTON AND FREESE AND NICHOLS INC and commissioned in 1941 and is currently owned by BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY.

Morris Sheppard Dam Structure

The Morris Sheppard Dam is approximately 2,740 feet (835 m) long, 187 feet (57 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Morris Sheppard Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 750,000 acre-ft (925,110 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,365,000 acre-ft (1,683,700 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 17,700 acres (7,163 ha) and the total catchment area is 14,030 square miles (36,338 square kilometres).

Morris Sheppard Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 507762 cubic feet per second (14378 cubic metres per second).

Morris Sheppard Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Morris Sheppard Dam
Palo Pinto, 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) 187 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,740 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 1,365,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 14,030 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Morris Sheppard Dam Weather

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Morris Sheppard Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Morris Sheppard Dam?

Morris Sheppard Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Morris Sheppard Dam?

Morris Sheppard Dam is in Palo Pinto County.

How high is the Morris Sheppard Dam?

Morris Sheppard Dam is 187 feet high.

How long is the Morris Sheppard Dam?

Morris Sheppard Dam is 2,740 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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