Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam
Key Takeaway
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 898 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04084 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MCLENNAN COUNTY;MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 Site 11e Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam is owned by MCLENNAN COUNTY;MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam built?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Site 11e Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e 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 Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam has a dam height of 27 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.
When was Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam last inspected?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 11e Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.