Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam
Key Takeaway
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,993 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01828 |
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
LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 1 AUDS CREEK;LAMAR SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A 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 Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam is owned by LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 1 AUDS CREEK;LAMAR SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam built?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A 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 Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A 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 Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam last inspected?
Auds Creek WS SCS Site 8 A Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.