Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 | 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,995 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,950 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02161 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam built?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife 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 20 Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 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.
When was Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam last inspected?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on November 17, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.