Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam
Key Takeaway
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00727 |
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
CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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Low Hazard 26 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam?
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 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 Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam?
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam is owned by CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;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 Site 26 Dam built?
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Site 26 Dam?
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. 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 Site 26 Dam?
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 26 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.