Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01044 |
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
CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;FALLS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 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 Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam is owned by CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;FALLS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam built?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam 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 Site 16 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. 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 16 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 16 Dam last inspected?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 16 Dam was last inspected on September 27, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.