Wells Dam No 5
Wells Dam No 5 is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wells Dam No 5
The primary purpose of Wells Dam No 5 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wells Land & Cattle Company Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-graveyard Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Tr-graveyard Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.77123, -95.44198 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WELLS LAND & CATTLE COMPANY INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00947 |
| Federal ID | TX00947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |