Ed Jameson Lake Dam
Ed Jameson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Motley County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ed Jameson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ed Jameson Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ed Jameson (private). It impounds the Ballard Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Motley |
| River/Stream | Ballard Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.01635, -100.77601 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ED JAMESON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03824 |
| Federal ID | TX03824 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |