Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,308 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07139 |
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
ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;RUNNELS COUNTY;RUNNELS SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev 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 7 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev is owned by ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;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 7 Rev built?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 7 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 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 7 Rev?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev has a dam height of 40 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.