Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00595 |
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
H S JACKSON SAND AND GRAVEL INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 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 Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 is owned by H S JACKSON SAND AND GRAVEL INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 built?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 has a dam height of 15 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 Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 last inspected?
Hs Jackson Sand & Gravel Dam No 1 was last inspected on June 28, 1972. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.