Jc Griffith Dam
Jc Griffith Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Texas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jc Griffith Dam
The primary purpose of Jc Griffith Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jc Griffith (private). It impounds the Tr-rainy Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-rainy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.47265, -99.68788 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JC GRIFFITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02699 |
| Federal ID | TX02699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |