West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam
Key Takeaway
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,011 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03214 |
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 3b Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b 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 3b Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b 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 3b Dam built?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 3b Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b 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 3b Dam?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam has a dam height of 42 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 West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam last inspected?
West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 3b Dam was last inspected on September 12, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.