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.
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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.
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 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
55cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
109cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
|
0cfs |