North Tule Dam is an earth dam located in Swisher County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,200 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 North Tule Dam
The primary purpose of North Tule Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Johnson Cone Johnson Edith and Johnson Randy (private). It impounds the North Tule Draw.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Swisher |
| River/Stream | North Tule Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.68000, -101.99833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Johnson Cone Johnson Edith and Johnson Randy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03713 |
| Federal ID | TX03713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |