International Paper Rn106042872dam

International Paper Rn106042872dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft
Built196858 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 ft tall and 520 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About International Paper Rn106042872dam

The primary purpose of International Paper Rn106042872dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by International Paper Company (private). It impounds the Grassy Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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

StateTexas
CountyCass
River/StreamGrassy Creek
Coordinates33.24505, -94.07093

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerInternational Paper Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00376
Federal IDTX00376
More InfoState Dam Safety Program