Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05934 |
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
ROY NESBITT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam?
Roy Nesbitt Pond 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 Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam?
Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam is owned by ROY NESBITT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam built?
Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam?
Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam?
Roy Nesbitt Pond Dam has a dam height of 28 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.