Aj Rod Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 84% 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 Aj Rod Dam
The primary purpose of Aj Rod Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Creeland Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Line Creek near Smithville.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Nearest City | Smithville |
| River/Stream | Line Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.01863, -97.22061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,488 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Creeland Cattle Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04288 |
| Federal ID | TX04288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |