Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam
Key Takeaway
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,516 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,415 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06481 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AQUILLA HACKBERRY CREEK CD;HILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 23a Dam?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a 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 23a Dam built?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 23a Dam?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 23a Dam?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam has a dam height of 48 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.
When was Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam last inspected?
Aquilla Hackberry Ck WS SCS Site 23a Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.