Robert Meek Farms Dam, located in Wharton, Texas, was completed in 1985 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Designed by James L Bain, Sr, PE, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 4450 feet, with a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. The dam is situated off CH-Porters Creek and is regulated by the state with inspection and permitting processes in place.
Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and its hazard potential is not available. However, it is noted that the risk assessment for the dam is high, indicating potential risks that need to be managed. The dam has no spillway and features a single outlet gate, with no locks or spillway width specified. As a private-owned structure, Robert Meek Farms Dam is crucial for supporting the irrigation needs of the surrounding agricultural lands, highlighting the importance of water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
4450 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-PORTERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
6.75 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Sandy Ck Nr Ganado
|
3cfs |
E Mustang Ck Nr Louise
|
3cfs |
W Mustang Ck Nr Ganado
|
4cfs |
Colorado Rv At Wharton
|
362cfs |
Navidad Rv At Strane Pk Nr Edna
|
0cfs |
Lavaca Rv Nr Edna
|
0cfs |