Jasper Wtp Pre-sedimentation Basin is an earth dam located in Wichita County, Texas, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 1,400 ft long. 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 Jasper Wtp Pre-sedimentation Basin
Jasper Wtp Pre-sedimentation Basin is a dam in Wichita, Texas. The dam is owned by City of Wichita Falls (local government). It impounds the Off-channel.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| River/Stream | Off-channel |
| Coordinates | 33.89435, -98.48930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | City of Wichita Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09629 |
| Federal ID | TX09629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |