West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 6 Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 6 Dam
The primary purpose of West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 6 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 Jack County;jack Swcd (local government). It impounds the Howard Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,362 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| River/Stream | Howard Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33930, -98.03041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03201 |
| Federal ID | TX03201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |