West Fork Above Bridgeport Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.