Jerome Wolfson Dam
Jerome Wolfson Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jerome Wolfson Dam
The primary purpose of Jerome Wolfson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jerome Wolfson (private). It impounds the Tr-kelly Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Morris |
| River/Stream | Tr-kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.10897, -94.68863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JEROME WOLFSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04000 |
| Federal ID | TX04000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |