Tx No Name No 1 Dam

SCATTERBRANCH CREEK· Childress, Texas· Built 1910· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tx No Name No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage178 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)
NID IDTX04780

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
Last Inspection: July 22, 1977
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TX NO NAME NO 1 DAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tx No Name No 1 Dam?

Tx No Name No 1 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 Tx No Name No 1 Dam?

Tx No Name No 1 Dam is owned by TX NO NAME NO 1 DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tx No Name No 1 Dam built?

Tx No Name No 1 Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Tx No Name No 1 Dam?

Tx No Name No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tx No Name No 1 Dam?

Tx No Name No 1 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Tx No Name No 1 Dam last inspected?

Tx No Name No 1 Dam was last inspected on July 22, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.