Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam in Ellis, Texas, stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure owned and regulated by the state.
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This earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, serves a primary purpose classified as "Other." The dam, completed in an unspecified year, boasts a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 146 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1622 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, at 185 feet wide, is designated as "Uncontrolled," and its overall condition is assessed as "Satisfactory" as of April 2021.
With a surface area of 13 acres and a drainage area of 0, this dam plays a critical role in water management within the region. Although the hazard potential is marked as "Not Available," the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, suggesting the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. Even though the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and other emergency preparedness details are not fully specified in the available data, the dam's risk level underscores the importance of proactive safety measures and routine inspections to ensure the resilience and reliability of this key infrastructure in the face of potential climate challenges.
Dam Length |
3219 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Waxahachie Ck Nr Bardwell
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1cfs |
Chambers Ck At Fm 55 Nr Avalon
|
8cfs |
Waxahachie Ck At Waxahachie
|
7cfs |
Chambers Ck Nr Rice
|
11cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
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1360cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Waxahachie - Bardwell Lake
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Highview - Bardwell Lake
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Mott - Bardwell Lake
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