Barnes Dam
Barnes Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Barnes Dam
The primary purpose of Barnes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clarence Barnes (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59069, -94.50663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLARENCE BARNES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03578 |
| Federal ID | TX03578 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |