Iron Bridge Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Iron Bridge Dam

Location: Van Zandt, Texas
Coordinates: 32.808272, -95.920441
River: Sabine River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1960
Dam Height: 85 ft (26 m)
Dam Length: 29,560 ft (9,010 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,660,023 acre-ft (2,047,605 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Iron Bridge Dam Information

Iron Bridge Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 22 miles from Mineola, Van Zandt, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Sabine River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by FORREST AND COTTON;FORREST AND COTTON and commissioned in 1960 and is currently owned by SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS.

Iron Bridge Dam Structure

The Iron Bridge Dam is approximately 29,560 feet (9,010 m) long, 85 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of 133,000 cubic yards (101,686 cubic metres).

Iron Bridge Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 888,137 acre-ft (1,095,499 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,660,023 acre-ft (2,047,605 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 37,879 acres (15,329 ha) and the total catchment area is 752 square miles (1,948 square kilometres).

Iron Bridge Dam Spillway

The dam has a 480 feet (146 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 148529 cubic feet per second (4206 cubic metres per second).

Iron Bridge Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Iron Bridge Dam
Van Zandt, Texas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 85 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 29,560 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 1,660,023 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 752 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Iron Bridge Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Iron Bridge Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:53
Sunrise 07:04
Sunset 18:10
Temperature (°F) 47
Feels Like (°F) 43
Cloud Coverage (%) 41
Pressure (inHg) 1019
Humidity (%) 64
Wind Speed (mph) 9
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Iron 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 30 52 42 1025 42 12 24 SSE 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 35 45 38 1018 87 16 30 N 100 6 light rain
Wed 19 34 19 1034 57 20 30 N 80 - overcast clouds
Thu 19 38 25 1036 33 15 21 NNE 0 - scattered clouds
Fri 26 38 26 1036 34 10 17 E 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 35 38 33 1028 59 6 13 SE 20 0 light rain
Sun 35 60 51 1022 66 5 10 SSE 0 - clear sky
Mon 48 73 68 1016 65 14 34 SW 0 - broken clouds

Iron Bridge Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Iron Bridge Dam?

Iron Bridge Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Iron Bridge Dam?

Iron Bridge Dam is in Van Zandt County.

How high is the Iron Bridge Dam?

Iron Bridge Dam is 85 feet high.

How long is the Iron Bridge Dam?

Iron Bridge Dam is 29,560 feet long.

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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