Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam
Key Takeaway
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02154 |
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
JIM NED CREEK DIVERSION POOL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam?
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom 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 Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam?
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam is owned by JIM NED CREEK DIVERSION POOL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam built?
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam?
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam?
Jim Ned Creek Site 9 Decom Dam has a dam height of 48 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.