Nm Jackson Dam
Nm Jackson Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Nm Jackson Dam
The primary purpose of Nm Jackson Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Jody Jackson (private). It impounds the Little Duncan Br Of Kickapoo near Murchison.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Murchison |
| River/Stream | Little Duncan Br Of Kickapoo |
| Coordinates | 32.27824, -95.76819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | JODY JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00222 |
| Federal ID | TX00222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |