Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,012 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05108 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ATTOYAC BAYOU WATERSHED AUTHORITY;CITY OF CENTER;SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;SHELBY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 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 Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam is owned by ATTOYAC BAYOU WATERSHED AUTHORITY;CITY OF CENTER;SHELBY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;SHELBY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam built?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 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 Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam last inspected?
Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.