Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam
Key Takeaway
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 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 | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 966 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 922 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04534 |
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;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 29 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam 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 SCS Site 29 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 29 Dam built?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 29 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 29 Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 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 29 Dam last inspected?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.