Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04566 |
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
DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;LITTLE RIVER SAN GABRIEL SWCD;MILAM COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;LITTLE RIVER SAN GABRIEL SWCD;MILAM COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 44 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.