Wh Ellis Dam
Wh Ellis Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wh Ellis Dam
The primary purpose of Wh Ellis Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wh Ellis (private). It impounds the Tr-kickapoo Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,140 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 | Concho |
| River/Stream | Tr-kickapoo Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.38783, -100.00396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WH ELLIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01648 |
| Federal ID | TX01648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |