Janes - Prentice Dam
Janes - Prentice Dam is an earth dam located in Crosby County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Janes - Prentice Dam
The primary purpose of Janes - Prentice Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by R E Janes Gravel Co (private). It impounds the N Fork Double Mtn Fork Brazos.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Crosby |
| River/Stream | N Fork Double Mtn Fork Brazos |
| Coordinates | 33.42445, -101.48832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | R E JANES GRAVEL CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02140 |
| Federal ID | TX02140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |