Woodward Dam No 1 in Texas, completed in 1962, stands as a critical infrastructure for irrigation purposes in the region.
This privately owned dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Located in Coryell County, this earth dam with a height of 35 feet and length of 720 feet creates a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet.
Despite its age, Woodward Dam No 1 has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for this dam is considered to be high, with a risk level of 2. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains essential for supporting agricultural activities in the area. With its location on the TR-Settlement Branch river, Woodward Dam No 1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources for the community.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SETTLEMENT BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
520 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
9cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
163cfs |
Leon Rv At Gatesville
|
17cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
27cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
|
6cfs |