Dam B 15

Dam B 15 is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Dam B 15

Dam B 15 is a dam in Harrison, Texas. The dam is owned by Chris Burke;houston Premium Finance Corporation (private). It impounds the Hardin Creek.

The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,020 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarrison
River/StreamHardin Creek
Coordinates32.42523, -94.53694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,020 acre-ft
Max Storage1,020 acre-ft
Normal Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge12,378 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerCHRIS BURKE;HOUSTON PREMIUM FINANCE CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06413
Federal IDTX06413
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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