Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8
Key Takeaway
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09377 |
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
FALLS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 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 Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 is owned by FALLS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 built?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 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 Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Gss 8 has a dam height of 23 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.