Skaggs Dam
Skaggs Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skaggs Dam
The primary purpose of Skaggs Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jv Skaggs (private). It impounds the Tr-sabana River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 05/14/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-sabana River |
| Coordinates | 32.05167, -98.58000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JV SKAGGS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03469 |
| Federal ID | TX03469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |