Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam

PECAN BRANCH· Fannin, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX)
Dam Length1,243 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage684 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX00413

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

FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;FANNIN COUNTY SWCD;FANNIN COUNTY WCID 1

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;FANNIN COUNTY SWCD;FANNIN COUNTY WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Caney Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 31 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.