Jerry Pratt Dam
Key Takeaway
Jerry Pratt Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04003 |
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
JERRY PRATT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jerry Pratt Dam?
Jerry Pratt 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 Jerry Pratt Dam?
Jerry Pratt Dam is owned by JERRY PRATT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jerry Pratt Dam built?
Jerry Pratt Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Jerry Pratt Dam?
Jerry Pratt Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jerry Pratt Dam?
Jerry Pratt Dam has a dam height of 12 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.