Jeschke Dam
Jeschke Dam is a buttress dam located in Tom Green County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jeschke Dam
The primary purpose of Jeschke Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy Joe And June Helwig Et Al (private). It impounds the Concho River.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| River/Stream | Concho River |
| Coordinates | 31.53440, -100.13723 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BILLY JOE AND JUNE HELWIG ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03141 |
| Federal ID | TX03141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |