Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam

TR-BIG ELM CREEK· Milam, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage302 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX02382

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 5, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BURNIE SCHUMPERT;JAMES D WILBURN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 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 Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam is owned by BURNIE SCHUMPERT;JAMES D WILBURN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam built?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?

Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on January 5, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.