Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| NID ID | TX07490 |
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
CITY OF SAN MARCOS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam?
Cottonwood Creek Detention 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 Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam?
Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF SAN MARCOS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam?
Cottonwood Creek Detention Dam has a dam height of 13 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.