Belton Lake Dam - Belton, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 06.544 W 097° 28.352
14R E 645663 N 3442691
Built by the Army Corps of Engineers between 1949 and 1954, Belton Dam is 3,806 feet long and 192 feet high.
Waymark Code: WMR75D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Specs for the Dam

December, 1948, was the ground breaking for the project. Newly elected Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the dignitaries.

Stemming the Leon River was part of an overall program of The Army Corps of Engineers to harness the Brazos River and its tributaries. In addition to flood control, the dam created would provide drinking water for Belton, Temple, Fort Hood and the surrounding area. It is also a source of recreation with over 100 miles of scenic shoreline.

Waterway where the dam is located: Leon River

Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 172

Date built: 05/01/1954

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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