Averitt No 3 Dam
Averitt No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Ector County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Averitt No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Averitt No 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wt Averitt Iii (private). It impounds the Monahans Draw.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector |
| River/Stream | Monahans Draw |
| Coordinates | 31.80333, -102.30833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WT AVERITT III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04770 |
| Federal ID | TX04770 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |