Ferrells Bridge Dam

Ferrells Bridge Dam Quick Facts

Location: Marion, Texas
Coordinates: 32.74999, -94.5043974
River: Cypress Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1958
Dam Height: 97 ft (30 m)
Dam Length: 10,600 ft (3,231 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,998,740 acre-ft (2,465,406 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Ferrells Bridge Dam Information

Ferrells Bridge Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Jefferson, Marion, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Cypress Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond, Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by CESWF and commissioned in 1958 and is currently owned by USACE – Fort Worth District.

Ferrells Bridge Dam Structure

The Ferrells Bridge Dam is approximately 10,600 feet (3,231 m) long, 97 feet (30 m) high and has a structural volume of 4,000,000 cubic yards (3,058,220 cubic metres).

Ferrells Bridge Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 254,900 acre-ft (314,414 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,998,740 acre-ft (2,465,406 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 18,700 acres (7,568 ha) and the total catchment area is 850 square miles (2,201 square kilometres).

Ferrells Bridge Dam Spillway

The dam has a 200 feet (61 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 79664 cubic feet per second (2256 cubic metres per second).

Ferrells Bridge Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Ferrells Bridge Dam
Marion, Texas
Height (ft)
97
Length (Ft)
10,600
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
1,998,740
Drainage Area (sq miles)
850
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Ferrells Bridge Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Ferrells Bridge Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:47
Sunrise 06:46
Sunset 17:18
Temperature (°F) 57
Feels Like (°F) 56
Cloud Coverage (%) 5
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 73
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Ferrells Bridge Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 53 72 69 1017 44 7 20 ENE 0 - clear sky
Wed 56 76 75 1013 50 11 28 NW 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 48 70 66 1020 28 6 27 NW 0 - clear sky
Fri 46 70 65 1019 35 5 8 ESE 0 - clear sky
Sat 48 72 68 1017 41 6 10 SSE 0 - clear sky
Sun 53 73 73 1017 59 9 22 S 0 - broken clouds
Mon 66 79 76 1009 62 13 32 S 0 - overcast clouds
Tue 57 74 74 1008 80 7 19 SW 100 6 light rain

Ferrells Bridge Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Ferrells Bridge Dam?

Ferrells Bridge Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Ferrells Bridge Dam?

Ferrells Bridge Dam is in Marion County.

How high is the Ferrells Bridge Dam?

Ferrells Bridge Dam is 97 feet high.

How long is the Ferrells Bridge Dam?

Ferrells Bridge Dam is 10,600 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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