Ed Jameson Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jack Spray Lake Dam Horner Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Ed Jameson Lake Dam, located in Motley County, Texas, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region.
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Summary
Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. The dam is primarily designed for water supply purposes and is situated on Ballard Creek, within the Fort Worth District.
Despite its modest size, Ed Jameson Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated and its hazard potential being not available. The dam features a spillway type of "None" and has one outlet gate. While no associated structures or inundation maps have been prepared, the dam is inspected and permitted by the state regulatory agencies. The risk management measures and emergency response plans for the dam are currently not available, indicating a need for further assessment and planning to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
BALLARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
235 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Ed Jameson Lake Dam