Justiceburg Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garza County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Justiceburg Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Justiceburg 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 Post Isd (local government). It impounds the Coon Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 04/08/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Garza |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.03022, -101.17674 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,388 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Post Isd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03962 |
| Federal ID | TX03962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |