Ray 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 · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Ray Bivens Dam
The primary purpose of Ray 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 Ray Bivens Estate (private). It impounds the North Tule Draw.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 394 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 | North Tule Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.56500, -101.72833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ray Bivens Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04180 |
| Federal ID | TX04180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |