Jud Cramer Dam

TR-BEANS CREEK· Jack, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jud Cramer Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06243

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: No

Ownership

JUD CRAMER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jud Cramer Dam?

Jud Cramer 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 Jud Cramer Dam?

Jud Cramer Dam is owned by JUD CRAMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jud Cramer Dam built?

Jud Cramer Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Jud Cramer Dam?

Jud Cramer Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jud Cramer Dam?

Jud Cramer Dam has a dam height of 34 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.