Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam

TR-CHOCTAW CREEK· Grayson, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 40 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,065 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage763 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX02063

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
Last Inspection: March 30, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CHOCTAW WATERSHED WID;GRAYSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam built?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 20 Dam?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 40 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 20 Dam last inspected?

Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.