4b Farms Dam
4b Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About 4b Farms Dam
The primary purpose of 4b Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 4-b Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-sabana River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-sabana River |
| Coordinates | 32.14556, -98.63778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 4-B FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06489 |
| Federal ID | TX06489 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |