Sims Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 660 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 Sims Dam
The primary purpose of Sims 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 Ben Sims (private). It impounds the Tr-little Concho Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 312 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Concho Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.52621, -99.98014 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ben Sims |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01651 |
| Federal ID | TX01651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |