Fort Phantom Hill Dam

Texas — Jones County — BIG ELM CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyJones
RiverBIG ELM CREEK
Coordinates32.61697, -99.66845

Physical Characteristics

NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length3,740 ft
NID Storage136,076 acre-ft
Max Storage136,076 acre-ft
Surface Area4,246 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 3, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ABILENE

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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