The John T Montford Dam, located in Garza, Texas, stands as a testament to modern engineering and water management.
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Completed in 1994, this earth dam on the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River serves primarily for irrigation purposes, but also offers recreation and water supply benefits. With a height of 141 feet and a length of 4150 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 354,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 2884 acres.
Managed by the City of Lubbock and designed by Freese and Nichols, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a spillway width of 1740 feet and the capability to discharge up to 363,480 cubic feet per second, the dam poses a moderate risk level according to assessments. Despite its satisfactory condition as of the latest assessment in November 2017, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are areas of potential improvement to enhance its overall safety and resilience in the face of climate change impacts.
Years Modified |
2012 - Other |
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
4150 |
Dam Height |
141 |
River Or Stream |
DOUBLE MOUNTAIN FORK BRAZOS R |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2884 |
Hydraulic Height |
137 |
Drainage Area |
394 |
Nid Storage |
354500 |
Structural Height |
141 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 7, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
141 |
Dmf Brazos Rv At Justiceburg
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Gail
|
0cfs |
Deep Ck Nr Dunn
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv Nr Roby
|
1cfs |
Colorado Rv At Colorado City
|
0cfs |
Dmf Brazos Rv Nr Aspermont
|
12cfs |