J Farmer Dam
J Farmer Dam is an earth dam located in Callahan County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J Farmer Dam
The primary purpose of J Farmer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jj Farmer (private). It impounds the Tr-north Prong Pecan Bayou.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 01/01/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Callahan |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Prong Pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.35167, -99.55833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JJ FARMER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06615 |
| Federal ID | TX06615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |