Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r
Key Takeaway
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 981 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07104 |
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
CHOCTAW WATERSHED WID;GRAYSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r 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 Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r is owned by CHOCTAW WATERSHED WID;GRAYSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r built?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r 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 Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r has a dam height of 39 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 Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r last inspected?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 30r was last inspected on June 11, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.