Howorth Dam
Howorth Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howorth Dam
The primary purpose of Howorth Dam 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 Tom Holworth (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Keechi Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 716 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Jack |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Keechi Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01180, -98.17339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 716 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOM HOLWORTH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06242 |
| Federal ID | TX06242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |