Jb Randle Dam, located in Hood, Texas, is a private earth dam constructed in 1967 primarily for irrigation purposes along Walnut Creek.
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Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 300 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 15 acres. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, posing a high risk (2) in terms of potential hazards.
Managed by private owners, Jb Randle Dam has undergone modifications in 1989 and is subject to state permitting and inspection. The dam, with a buttress core and unspecified foundation type, does not have a regulatory agency overseeing its enforcement. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment remain ungraded, the dam's proximity to residential areas and farmlands underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks associated with potential failure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change should take note of this crucial infrastructure in the Texas landscape.
Years Modified |
1989 - Other |
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
WALNUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
330 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |