Bean Dam
Bean Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bean Dam
The primary purpose of Bean Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Belve Bean (private). It impounds the Moore Creek near Newburg.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Newburg |
| River/Stream | Moore Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.81154, -98.61847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BELVE BEAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03493 |
| Federal ID | TX03493 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |