Jackson Water Farm Pond 3 Dam, located in San Augustine, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by an unknown entity for the primary purpose of serving as an earth dam.
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Completed in 2011, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 1320 feet, with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The dam holds back a tributary of Blue Creek and has a spillway width of 32 feet, with uncontrolled outlets to manage water flow.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the condition of the dam is currently not rated. It is not regulated by the state and does not have a hazard potential available. Despite being unregulated, the dam is subject to state inspections and permitting. The structure is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 332 cubic feet per second. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jackson Water Farm Pond 3 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam in Texas with unique design and operational features.
Year Completed |
2011 |
Dam Length |
1320 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF BLUE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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