Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam

BUFFALO CREEK· Taylor, Texas· Built 1960· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length2,985 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDTX02682

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

MIDDLE CLEAR FORK SWCD;TAYLOR COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 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 19 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is owned by MIDDLE CLEAR FORK SWCD;TAYLOR COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam built?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 19 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. 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 19 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam has a dam height of 28 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.