Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01047 |
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 7 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam built?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 7 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, 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 7 Dam?
Cow Bayou WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a dam height of 45 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.