East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03834 |
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
EAST KEECHI CREEK WCID 1;PALO PINTO SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
East Keechi 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 East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by EAST KEECHI CREEK WCID 1;PALO PINTO SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
East Keechi 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 East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam last inspected?
East Keechi Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on May 29, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.