Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 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 | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 614 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05834 |
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
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 24b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b 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 24b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b 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 24b Dam built?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 24b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b 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 24b Dam?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam has a dam height of 33 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 24b Dam last inspected?
Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 24b Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.