Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07263 |
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
ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;WILSON COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam is owned by ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;WILSON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam built?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam last inspected?
Ecleto Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.