Rusk No 1 Dam
Rusk No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Liberty County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rusk No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Rusk No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benny Rusk (private). It impounds the Off Ch-trinity River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 | Liberty |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-trinity River |
| Coordinates | 29.99438, -94.69445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BENNY RUSK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03918 |
| Federal ID | TX03918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |