West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 11 Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
The primary purpose of West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 11 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 Jack County;jack Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-briar Branch near Cundiff.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/2019.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Nearest City | Cundiff |
| River/Stream | Tr-briar Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.32349, -98.00390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,504 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03203 |
| Federal ID | TX03203 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |