Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 227 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06848 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a 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 125a?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a 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 125a built?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 125a?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a 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 125a?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Gss 125a has a dam height of 36 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.