Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam

TR-HONEY CREEK· Coleman, Texas· Built 1961· Earth· 50 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDTX02163

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c 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 WS SCS Site 12c Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam built?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 WS SCS Site 12c Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 12c Dam has a dam height of 50 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.