Y Branch Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateTexas
CountyPotter
River/StreamTR-WEST AMARILLO CREEK
Coordinates35.23384, -101.92758

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage555 acre-ft
Max Storage555 acre-ft
Normal Storage238 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerQUAIL CREEK DEVELOPMENT CO
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDTX06554
Federal IDTX06554
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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