West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam

TR-BRIAR BRANCH· Jack, Texas· Built 1952· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

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 Length1,765 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage912 acre-ft
Normal Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDTX03204

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.