Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106

TR-CATTAIL HOLLOW· Montague, Texas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length659 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX09308

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

UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106 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 Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106 is owned by UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 106 has a dam height of 25 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.