Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam
Key Takeaway
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04536 |
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 34a Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a 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 34a Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a 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 34a Dam built?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 34a Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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 34a Dam?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam has a dam height of 32 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 34a Dam last inspected?
Choctaw Creek WS SCS Site 34a Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.