Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07038 |
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 19 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 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 19 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 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 19 Dam built?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 19 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 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 19 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 SCS Site 19 Dam last inspected?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam was last inspected on March 4, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.