Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam is a gravity dam located in Jones County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Fork Brazos River Diversion 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 City of Abilene (local government). It impounds the Clear Fork Brazos River near Nugent.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 668 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/28/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | Nugent |
| River/Stream | Clear Fork Brazos River |
| Coordinates | 32.61107, -99.69216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 668 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Abilene |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02481 |
| Federal ID | TX02481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |