The West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, is a crucial infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk in the area.
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Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 1765 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding community. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 912 acre-feet, providing essential protection against potential flooding events in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the West Fork Above Bridgeport WS SCS Site 12 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. With its location on the TR-Briar Branch river/stream and under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the USACE, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community against the adverse impacts of extreme weather events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
1765 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRIAR BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
63 |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
1.45 |
Nid Storage |
912 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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