John F Baugh Dam
Key Takeaway
John F Baugh Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01585 |
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
BARBARA MORRISON
Private
Nearby Dams
Cummings Dam
Hays, TX
Significant Hazard 10 ftScrutchin Lake Dam
Hays, TX
Low Hazard 30 ftSan Marcos State Fish Hatchery
Hays, TX
Significant Hazard 21 ftYork Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam
Guadalupe, TX
High Hazard 34 ftCottonwood Creek Detention Dam
Hays, TX
Low Hazard 13 ftRio Vista Dam
Hays, TX
Low Hazard 8 ftYork Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam
Guadalupe, TX
High Hazard 25 ftMartindale Gin Dam
Guadalupe, TX
Low Hazard 10 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of John F Baugh Dam?
John F Baugh 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 John F Baugh Dam?
John F Baugh Dam is owned by BARBARA MORRISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John F Baugh Dam built?
John F Baugh Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 John F Baugh Dam?
John F Baugh Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is John F Baugh Dam?
John F Baugh Dam has a dam height of 15 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.