Love And Rodgers Dam No 1
Love And Rodgers Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Love And Rodgers Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Love And Rodgers Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ronnie Love (private). It impounds the Salt Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 533 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 09/06/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Salt Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.33565, -98.60819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RONNIE LOVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04352 |
| Federal ID | TX04352 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |