Red Draw Dam, Texas, USA

Quick Facts About Red Draw Dam

Location: Howard, Texas

Coordinates: 32.23, -101.375

River: Red Draw Tributary Of Beals Creek River

Primary Purpose: Other

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1985

Dam Height: 72 ft (22 m)

Dam Length: 1,600 ft (488 m)

Dam Capacity: 11,422 acre-ft (14,089 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Fair

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Red Draw Dam Information

Red Draw Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Big Spring, Howard, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Red Draw Tributary Of Beals Creek River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS and commissioned in 1985 and is currently owned by COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT.

Red Draw Dam Structure

The Red Draw Dam is approximately 1,600 feet (488 m) long, 72 feet (22 m) high and has a structural volume of 433,640 cubic yards (331,542 cubic metres).

Red Draw Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,538 acre-ft (10,531 Ml) and maximum capacity of 11,422 acre-ft (14,089 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 326 acres (132 ha) and the total catchment area is 3 square miles (8 square kilometres).

Red Draw Dam Spillway

The dam has a 450 feet (137 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 10000 cubic feet per second (283 cubic metres per second).

Red Draw Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Red Draw Dam Howard, 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)	72	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	1,600	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	11,422	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	3	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

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Red Draw Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Red Draw Dam?

Red Draw Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Red Draw Dam?

Red Draw Dam is in Howard County.

How high is the Red Draw Dam?

Red Draw Dam is 72 feet high.

How long is the Red Draw Dam?

Red Draw Dam is 1,600 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