Darnell Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 720 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 Darnell Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Darnell Dam No 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Br Darnell (private). It impounds the Tr-grand Saline Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 04/25/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.63057, -95.70389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Br Darnell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04866 |
| Federal ID | TX04866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |