Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam
Key Takeaway
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02229 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;CITY OF COLEMAN;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 38a Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;CITY OF COLEMAN;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 38a Dam built?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 38a Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 38a Dam?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam has a dam height of 44 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 38a Dam last inspected?
Jim Ned Creek WS SCS Site 38a Dam was last inspected on March 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.