Green Reservoir No 1 Dam, located in Shackelford County, Texas, was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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The dam, standing at a height of 24 feet and stretching 525 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet. Situated on McDowell Creek, this earth dam with a buttress core type plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural needs in the region.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. With a surface area of 10 acres and a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond maintenance in addition to irrigation purposes. While the risk assessment for the dam categorizes it as high risk, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness are not currently available, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its integrity and safety.
As a privately owned structure, Green Reservoir No 1 Dam falls under state regulation for permitting and inspection, but not enforcement. The dam, managed by its private owner, contributes significantly to the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in supporting agricultural activities and environmental conservation in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
MCDOWELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
163 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
21cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Lueders
|
20cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |