Green Reservoir No 1 Dam
Green Reservoir No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Shackelford County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Green Reservoir No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Green Reservoir No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Green (private). It impounds the Mcdowell Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 163 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shackelford |
| River/Stream | Mcdowell Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.81489, -99.10289 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES GREEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03121 |
| Federal ID | TX03121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |