Prudential Reservoir No 1
Prudential Reservoir No 1 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prudential Reservoir No 1
The primary purpose of Prudential Reservoir No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Prudential Ins Corp (private). It impounds the Tr-caranchua Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 10,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 536 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Jackson |
| River/Stream | Tr-caranchua Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.82554, -96.46835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PRUDENTIAL INS CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06171 |
| Federal ID | TX06171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |