Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a
Key Takeaway
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 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 | 53 ft (taller than 95% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,162 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07257 |
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
CHOCTAW WATERSHED WID;CITY OF SHERMAN;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 8a?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a 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 Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a is owned by CHOCTAW WATERSHED WID;CITY OF SHERMAN;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 8a built?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 8a?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a 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 8a?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a has a dam height of 53 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 8a last inspected?
Choctaw Creek WS NRCS Site 8a was last inspected on June 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.