B Stephens Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 B Stephens Dam
B Stephens Dam is a dam in Polk, Texas. The dam is owned by Brad Stephens (private). It impounds the Tributary of Long Tom Creek near Livingston.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
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 04/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Livingston |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Long Tom Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.83126, -94.98107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Brad Stephens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07599 |
| Federal ID | TX07599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |