Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06914 |
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
DEWITT COUNTY SWCD;ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ecleto 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 Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by DEWITT COUNTY SWCD;ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ecleto 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 Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 29 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.