Truett Spruill Dam
Truett Spruill Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Truett Spruill Dam
The primary purpose of Truett Spruill Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Truett Spruill Et Ux Patsy (private). It impounds the Hunting Shirt Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Hunting Shirt Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24099, -98.81956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRUETT SPRUILL ET UX PATSY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01403 |
| Federal ID | TX01403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |