John F Baugh Dam

John F Baugh Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About John F Baugh Dam

The primary purpose of John F Baugh Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Barbara Morrison (private). It impounds the Tr-san Marcos River.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
River/StreamTr-san Marcos River
Coordinates29.84750, -97.89978

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length635 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBARBARA MORRISON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01585
Federal IDTX01585
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams