Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07033 |
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
BELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS AND MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD;ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a 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 SCS Site 17a Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam is owned by BELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS AND MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD;ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam built?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 SCS Site 17a Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam 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 SCS Site 17a Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 17a Dam has a dam height of 22 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.