Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam

Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is a gravity dam located in Jones County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam

The primary purpose of Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Abilene (local government). It impounds the Clear Fork Brazos River near Nugent.

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 668 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/1993. That was over 32 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyJones
Nearest CityNugent
River/StreamClear Fork Brazos River
Coordinates32.61107, -99.69216

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage668 acre-ft
Max Storage668 acre-ft
Normal Storage608 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF ABILENE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/28/1993
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX02481
Federal IDTX02481
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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