Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 950 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02062 |
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 SCS Site 17 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 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 Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam 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 SCS Site 17 Dam built?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 SCS Site 17 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 SCS Site 17 Dam last inspected?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.