Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 361 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX09311 |
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
WISE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123 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 123?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123 is owned by WISE 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 123?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123 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 123?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 123 has a dam height of 18 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.