Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 38a Dam
Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 38a Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 38a Dam
The primary purpose of Jim Ned Creek Ws Scs Site 38a 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;city Of Coleman;coleman County (local government). It impounds the Loss Creek near Coleman.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,012 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2024.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Loss Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.82002, -99.44236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,012 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,012 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,173 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;CITY OF COLEMAN;COLEMAN COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02229 |
| Federal ID | TX02229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |