Jackson Brothers Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 351 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06616 |
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
JACKSON BROS
Private
Nearby Dams
Diller Lake Dam
Shackelford, TX
Low Hazard 15 ftHicks Dam No 2
Callahan, TX
Low Hazard 29 ftWylie Lake Dam
Callahan, TX
Low Hazard 35 ftVanzandt Lake No 1 Dam
Shackelford, TX
Low Hazard 12 ftHicks Dam No 1
Callahan, TX
Low Hazard 26 ftSmith Lake Dam
Callahan, TX
Low Hazard 15 ftBaird Railroad Lake Dam
Callahan, TX
High Hazard 24 ftMoran City Lake Dam
Shackelford, TX
Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Jackson Brothers Dam No 1?
Jackson Brothers 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 Jackson Brothers Dam No 1?
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 is owned by JACKSON BROS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 built?
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Jackson Brothers Dam No 1?
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jackson Brothers Dam No 1?
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 last inspected?
Jackson Brothers Dam No 1 was last inspected on January 1, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.