Petty Dam
Petty Dam is an earth dam located in Sherman County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Petty Dam
The primary purpose of Petty Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Troy Mcneill (private). It impounds the North Palo Duro Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Sherman |
| River/Stream | North Palo Duro Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.05833, -101.97667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TROY MCNEILL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04136 |
| Federal ID | TX04136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |