Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam

PARKER CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1979· Earth· 37 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage482 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDTX04759

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

AQUILLA HACKBERRY CREEK CD;HILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam?

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam?

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam is owned by AQUILLA HACKBERRY CREEK CD;HILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam built?

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam?

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam?

Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.