Bill Bivens Dam is an earth dam located in Swisher County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 285 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 Bill Bivens Dam
The primary purpose of Bill Bivens Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William Bivens (private). It impounds the Middle Tule Draw.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/1970. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Swisher |
| River/Stream | Middle Tule Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.52167, -101.73667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William Bivens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04179 |
| Federal ID | TX04179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |