John May Dam No 1
John May Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Titus County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About John May Dam No 1
The primary purpose of John May Dam No 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Anthony Cooper (private). It impounds the Tr-tankersley Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| River/Stream | Tr-tankersley Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17996, -95.00284 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ANTHONY COOPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04015 |
| Federal ID | TX04015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |