Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam
Key Takeaway
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01681 |
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
DENNIS JOHNSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom 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 Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam is owned by DENNIS JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam built?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom 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 Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam last inspected?
Deep Creek Site 4 Decom Dam was last inspected on March 19, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.