James Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 782 ft long, taller than 74% 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 James Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James 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 Harry Roye (private). It impounds the Tr-palo Pinto Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 782 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 508 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 10/21/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | Tr-palo Pinto Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59333, -98.31833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 782 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Harry Roye |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03842 |
| Federal ID | TX03842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |