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Bison Dam

Bison Dam is a lake in Houston, Texas.

Bison Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bison Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Bison Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.37685, -95.44022. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bison Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Bison Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Bison Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bison Dam?

    Nearby: Ratcliff Dam (lake, 34 km), Davy Crockett National Forest (sanctuary, 40 km), Big Slough Wilderness (sanctuary, 43 km), Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (park, 46 km), Beazley House (fort, 7 km), Col. Steward Alexander Miller (fort, 8 km).