De Cordova Bend Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

De Cordova Bend Dam, located in Hood County, Texas, along the Brazos River, was completed in 1969 and is primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 79 feet and a length of 2200 feet, this earth dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 240,640 acre-feet and serves as a source of water supply, recreation, and irrigation for the surrounding area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), De Cordova Bend Dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 656 feet and is equipped with outlet gates for water release. Despite being rated with a very high risk assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With its strategic location and significant impact on the local water resources, De Cordova Bend Dam plays a vital role in sustaining the region's water supply and supporting irrigation activities for agricultural development.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

2200

Dam Height

79

River Or Stream

BRAZOS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1350

Hydraulic Height

79

Drainage Area

15451

Nid Storage

240640

Structural Height

84

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

84
       
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Condition Assessment

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.