Wells Dam No 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWood
Nearest CityHAINESVILLE
River/StreamGRAVEYARD BRANCH
Coordinates32.76963, -95.45521

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage594 acre-ft
Max Storage594 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNEW WELLS LAKE INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/01/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00945
Federal IDTX00945
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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