Justiss Farms Lake Dam
Justiss Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Justiss Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Justiss Farms Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lloyd Justiss Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-kelly Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 12/03/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| River/Stream | Tr-kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.12985, -94.65771 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LLOYD JUSTISS FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05137 |
| Federal ID | TX05137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |