West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03204 |
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
JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 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 Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 31 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.