Birdsong Dam
Birdsong Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Birdsong Dam
The primary purpose of Birdsong Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Thomas Birdong Iii (private). It impounds the Tr-shinoak Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 08/29/1969. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-shinoak Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.21609, -98.71161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THOMAS BIRDONG III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01400 |
| Federal ID | TX01400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |