Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam

IPAN CREEK· Milam, Texas· Built 2009· Earth· 48 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX)
Dam Length3,072 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage6.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge10,358 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDTX07320

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: June 18, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MILAM COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam?

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 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 WS NRCS Site 34 Dam?

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam is owned by CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MILAM COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam built?

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam?

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 34 Dam last inspected?

Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 34 Dam was last inspected on June 18, 2009. 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.