Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam
Key Takeaway
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02481 |
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
CITY OF ABILENE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion 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 Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is owned by CITY OF ABILENE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam built?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam has a dam height of 27 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.
When was Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam last inspected?
Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam was last inspected on September 28, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.