The Jenkins Offchannel Reservoir Dam, located in Hankamer, Texas, is a private irrigation dam on the East Fork Double Bayou.
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Standing at a height of 7 feet with a length of 70 feet, this buttress dam provides a storage capacity of 585 acre-feet for water resource management. The dam, constructed with a primary purpose of irrigation, is owned and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Although the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition has not been rated, it has undergone inspections with the last one conducted in December 2006. Despite the lack of certain data, the risk assessment for the Jenkins Offchannel Reservoir Dam is considered high, signaling a need for risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region while facing potential risks that highlight the importance of monitoring and maintenance.
Years Modified |
2002 - Other |
Dam Length |
70 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK DOUBLE BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Nid Storage |
585 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
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