Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 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 | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05803 |
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
MONTAGUE COUNTY;TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b 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 Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam is owned by MONTAGUE COUNTY;TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam built?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Site 22b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Debris Control. 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 Site 22b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam last inspected?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 22b Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.