Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
The primary purpose of Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Central Colorado Swcd;coleman County (local government). It impounds the Buck Creek.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,995 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,144 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 11/17/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07863, -99.70509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,995 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02161 |
| Federal ID | TX02161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |