Jc Griffith Dam
Key Takeaway
Jc Griffith Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02699 |
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
JC GRIFFITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jc Griffith Dam?
Jc Griffith 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 Jc Griffith Dam?
Jc Griffith Dam is owned by JC GRIFFITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jc Griffith Dam built?
Jc Griffith Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Jc Griffith Dam?
Jc Griffith 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 Jc Griffith Dam?
Jc Griffith Dam has a dam height of 20 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.