Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6
Key Takeaway
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 96.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09333 |
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
UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6?
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 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 Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6?
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 is owned by UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 built?
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6?
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6?
Clear Creek WS SCS Gss 6 has a dam height of 59 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.