West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 Dam

HOWARD CREEK· Jack, Texas· Built 1948· Earth· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,362 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDTX03201

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 6 Dam?

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam built?

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 6 Dam?

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?

West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 6 Dam has a dam height of 46 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.