Jg Bishop Dam
Key Takeaway
Jg Bishop Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06272 |
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
DR BISHOP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jg Bishop Dam?
Jg Bishop 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 Jg Bishop Dam?
Jg Bishop Dam is owned by DR BISHOP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jg Bishop Dam built?
Jg Bishop Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Jg Bishop Dam?
Jg Bishop Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Jg Bishop Dam?
Jg Bishop Dam has a dam height of 30 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.