Fort Sherman Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Titus, Texas, the Fort Sherman Dam is a vital water supply structure designed by URS and Forrest and Cotton and completed in 1978.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 69 feet and spans a length of 7060 feet, with a storage capacity of 306,093 acre-feet. Situated on Big Cypress Creek, the dam serves the primary purpose of providing water supply for the region, with a normal storage capacity of 204,678 acre-feet and a surface area of 9004 acres.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Fort Sherman Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safe operation. With a drainage area of 239 square miles and a maximum discharge of 234,603 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam features outlet gates for controlled water release, including slide gates and uncontrolled spillways.

Despite not having a designated hazard potential rating, the Fort Sherman Dam is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2021. Regular inspections and a maintenance schedule contribute to its operational safety. This significant water infrastructure, nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Titus, Texas, underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

7060

Dam Height

69

River Or Stream

BIG CYPRESS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9004

Hydraulic Height

69

Drainage Area

239

Nid Storage

306093

Structural Height

69

Outlet Gates

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

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

69
       
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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.