Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam

TR-NORTH BOSQUE RIVER· Bosque, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 44 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,402 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage890 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06601

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

BOSQUE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;BOSQUE SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 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 Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by BOSQUE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;BOSQUE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Bosque Bottomlands WS SCS Site 1 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.