Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,076 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02307 |
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
EDWARDS PLATEAU SWCD;SUTTON COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 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 Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by EDWARDS PLATEAU SWCD;SUTTON COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 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 Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam last inspected?
Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 12 Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.