Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 372 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,463 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04074 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 18 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 18 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 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 18 Dam built?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 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 18 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 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 18 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 18 Dam last inspected?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 18 Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.