West Dam
West Dam is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Dam
West Dam is a dam in Brooks, Texas. The dam is owned by Jack West (private). It impounds the Los Almos Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| River/Stream | Los Almos Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.20717, -98.03216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JACK WEST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01538 |
| Federal ID | TX01538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |