Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110

COUCH BRANCH· Wise, Texas· Built 1990· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area474 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDTX06847

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

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 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 110?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 is owned by TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 built?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 serves the following purposes: 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 110?

Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 110 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.