West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 9 Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
The primary purpose of West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 9 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 Briar Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,195 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 572 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| River/Stream | Briar Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.33190, -98.01046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,195 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,164 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03202 |
| Federal ID | TX03202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |