East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00207 |
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
HENDERSON COUNTY;TRINITY NECHES SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 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 Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam is owned by HENDERSON COUNTY;TRINITY NECHES SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam built?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 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 Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 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.
When was East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam last inspected?
East Laterals Trinity WS SCS Site 2 Dam was last inspected on February 26, 1975. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.