Howorth Dam is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 716 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 Howorth Dam
The primary purpose of Howorth Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tom Holworth (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Keechi Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 716 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Jack |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Keechi Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01180, -98.17339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 716 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tom Holworth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06242 |
| Federal ID | TX06242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |