Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,886 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06912 |
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;KARNES COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is owned by ECLETO CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT;KARNES COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam built?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 4 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Ecleto Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam has a dam height of 28 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.