Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 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 | 1,511 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,764 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07267 |
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
BELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a 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 No 5a?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a is owned by BELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a built?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 No 5a?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a 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 No 5a?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a 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 No 5a last inspected?
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a was last inspected on December 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.