Campsey Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 385 ft long, taller than 55% 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 embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Campsey Dam
The primary purpose of Campsey Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harry Campsey (private). It impounds the Tr-jones Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Jack |
| River/Stream | Tr-jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.38860, -98.18188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Harry Campsey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03209 |
| Federal ID | TX03209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |