Deadman Creek Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in Jones County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 682 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Deadman Creek Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Deadman Creek Diversion 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 City of Abilene (local government). It impounds the Deadman Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 682 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,847 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Deadman Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55661, -99.66558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,847 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,847 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Abilene |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06497 |
| Federal ID | TX06497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |