Jb Randle Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 300 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 Jb Randle Dam
The primary purpose of Jb Randle Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Walker Randle (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hood |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45828, -97.68135 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Walker Randle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03957 |
| Federal ID | TX03957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |