Sunshine Dam, located in Weatherford, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by Joe J Rady in 1930.
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This Earth-type dam, standing at a height of 34 feet and stretching 2650 feet in length, serves primarily for recreational purposes along the Town Creek. Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sunshine Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authority.
With a storage capacity of 890 acre-feet, Sunshine Dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area, with a normal storage level of 460 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's outlet gates consist of one uncontrolled and one valve gate. While the condition assessment is not rated and the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level of 2. However, the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified, and there are no inundation maps prepared for potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sunshine Dam offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of water management, recreational activities, and environmental sustainability. Its historical significance, structural design, and regulatory oversight by the state of Texas make it a fascinating site to study the impact of dams on local ecosystems and communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1930 |
Dam Length |
2650 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TOWN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
6.8 |
Nid Storage |
890 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |