Temple Eastex Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 745 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 Temple Eastex Dam
The primary purpose of Temple Eastex Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tin LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-davis Creek near Deweyville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 08/22/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Deweyville |
| River/Stream | Tr-davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.77299, -93.70680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tin LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04278 |
| Federal ID | TX04278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |