Dam B 15
Dam B 15 is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam B 15
Dam B 15 is a dam in Harrison, Texas. The dam is owned by Chris Burke;houston Premium Finance Corporation (private). It impounds the Hardin Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,020 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Hardin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42523, -94.53694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,378 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHRIS BURKE;HOUSTON PREMIUM FINANCE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06413 |
| Federal ID | TX06413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |