Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,463 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 703 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 634 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 786 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06841 |
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 Site 24a Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam 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 Site 24a Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam 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 Site 24a Dam built?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 24a Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 24a Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24a Dam has a dam height of 44 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.