West Delta 24a Dam

TR-JERNIGAN CREEK· Delta, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

West Delta 24a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length840 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area370 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06647

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

YEAGER FARM PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of West Delta 24a Dam?

West Delta 24a 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 West Delta 24a Dam?

West Delta 24a Dam is owned by YEAGER FARM PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was West Delta 24a Dam built?

West Delta 24a 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 West Delta 24a Dam?

West Delta 24a Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is West Delta 24a Dam?

West Delta 24a Dam has a dam height of 20 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.