W E Dennis Dam
W E Dennis Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W E Dennis Dam
The primary purpose of W E Dennis Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by We Dennis (private). It impounds the Tr-sabana River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/1969. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-sabana River |
| Coordinates | 32.15000, -98.66667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WE DENNIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03479 |
| Federal ID | TX03479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |