Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam

COW CREEK· Coleman, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 54 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 54 ft (taller than 95.3% in TX)
Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX02232

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 24 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam built?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 24 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam?

Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 24 Dam has a dam height of 54 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.