Barnes Dam
Key Takeaway
Barnes Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03578 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLARENCE BARNES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam is owned by CLARENCE BARNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes Dam built?
Barnes Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barnes Dam?
Barnes Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.