Jim Thornton Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Nearest CityTEMPLE
River/StreamBIRD CREEK
Coordinates31.10121, -97.37334

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage778 acre-ft
Max Storage778 acre-ft
Normal Storage208 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge19,727 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCITY OF TEMPLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/03/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX02334
Federal IDTX02334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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