Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam

Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam

The primary purpose of Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 25 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Central Colorado Swcd;coleman County (local government). It impounds the Indian Cr.

The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,893 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,406 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2019.

At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyColeman
River/StreamIndian Cr
Coordinates31.91367, -99.35385

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,893 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,406 acre-ft
Max Storage5,406 acre-ft
Normal Storage357 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge11,715 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX02239
Federal IDTX02239
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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