Jerome Wolfson Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Minor Lake Dam Jerry Pratt Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Jerome Wolfson Dam, located in Morris County, Texas, was completed in 1954 and serves as a crucial irrigation structure along the TR-Kelly Creek.
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Summary
This private-owned dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 295 feet, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet for water resource management. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, posing a potential hazard that is currently considered high.
With no spillway and limited structural features, the Jerome Wolfson Dam presents challenges in terms of risk management and emergency preparedness. The absence of regulatory oversight from the state further complicates the situation, making it imperative for private owners to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts may find this dam an intriguing case study in the intersection of aging infrastructure, irrigation needs, and environmental risk assessment in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
295 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Jerome Wolfson Dam