Joe B Hogsett Dam
Key Takeaway
Joe B Hogsett Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 91 ft (taller than 99.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 17,539 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 631.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33,099 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,008 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213,940 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00237 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Joe B Hogsett Dam?
Joe B Hogsett 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 Joe B Hogsett Dam?
Joe B Hogsett Dam is owned by TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joe B Hogsett Dam built?
Joe B Hogsett Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Joe B Hogsett Dam?
Joe B Hogsett Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Joe B Hogsett Dam?
Joe B Hogsett Dam has a dam height of 91 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 Joe B Hogsett Dam last inspected?
Joe B Hogsett Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.