Janes Dam
Janes Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Janes Dam
The primary purpose of Janes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hearshel Janes (private). It impounds the Stagg Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Stagg Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.05007, -98.82897 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HEARSHEL JANES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09095 |
| Federal ID | TX09095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |