Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,710 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04564 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BELL COUNTY;CITY OF BARTLETT;DONAHOE CREEK WS AUTHORITY;LITTLE RIVER SAN GABRIEL SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 5 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is owned by BELL COUNTY;CITY OF BARTLETT;DONAHOE CREEK WS AUTHORITY;LITTLE RIVER SAN GABRIEL SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam built?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam last inspected?
Donahoe Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.