Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,352 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,174 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07235 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;RUNNELS COUNTY;RUNNELS SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev is owned by ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;RUNNELS COUNTY;RUNNELS SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev built?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 WS NRCS Site 3 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev 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 Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev has a dam height of 39 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 WS NRCS Site 3 Rev last inspected?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev was last inspected on February 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.