Billy Doan Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 450 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Billy Doan Dam
The primary purpose of Billy Doan Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Billy Doan (private). It impounds the Ensminger Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 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 09/11/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Ensminger Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35727, -100.11522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Billy Doan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02708 |
| Federal ID | TX02708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |