Green Reservoir No 1 Dam

MCDOWELL CREEK· Shackelford, Texas· Built 1960· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Green Reservoir No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage163 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDTX03121

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JAMES GREEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Green Reservoir No 1 Dam?

Green Reservoir No 1 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 Green Reservoir No 1 Dam?

Green Reservoir No 1 Dam is owned by JAMES GREEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Green Reservoir No 1 Dam built?

Green Reservoir No 1 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Green Reservoir No 1 Dam?

Green Reservoir No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Green Reservoir No 1 Dam?

Green Reservoir No 1 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.