J W Simmons Lake No 1 Dam
J W Simmons Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J W Simmons Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of J W Simmons Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J Simmons (private). It impounds the Tr-sanders Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Tr-sanders Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.65779, -95.86565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | J SIMMONS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05840 |
| Federal ID | TX05840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |