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Waddell Ranch Dam No 3, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, was completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
This earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and has a length of 613 feet, providing a storage capacity of 488 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Joes Creek and is owned privately, with state permitting and inspection in place.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 72 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment is moderate. The surrounding area has a surface area of 16 acres and a drainage area of 0, with a maximum discharge capacity of 5850 cubic feet per second. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam plays a crucial role in water supply and fire protection for the region.
With its strategic location and purposeful design, Waddell Ranch Dam No 3 serves as a vital resource for the community of Brazos, Texas. The dam's construction and operations are not funded or regulated by federal agencies, making it a prime example of private ownership in water resource management. As a key feature on Joes Creek, this dam contributes to the local ecosystem while fulfilling its primary objectives of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
145cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
126cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
220cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
3cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
19cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
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0cfs |
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
613 |
Dam Height |
54 |
River Or Stream |
JOES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Nid Storage |
488 |
Structural Height |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
54 |
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
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Sturgis Guest Cabins
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Morning Star
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Post Oak
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Crows Point
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Skull Ridge
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