Crystal Springs Dam
Crystal Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Crystal Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leon Jennings (private). It impounds the Tr-moss Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Tr-moss Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.32590, -94.38205 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEON JENNINGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00360 |
| Federal ID | TX00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |