Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam

CORNUDAS DRAW· Hudspeth, Texas· Built 1982· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX)
Dam Length11,360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage11.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage575 acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres
Drainage Area97 sq mi
Max Discharge32,238 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDTX06717

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF DELL CITY;EL PASO-HUDSPETH SWCD;HUDSPETH COUNTY;HUDSPETH COUNTY UWCD 1

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 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 Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF DELL CITY;EL PASO-HUDSPETH SWCD;HUDSPETH COUNTY;HUDSPETH COUNTY UWCD 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Cornudas North and Culp Draw WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 39 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.

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.