Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,581 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 674 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06761 |
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
CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MILAM COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 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 43 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam is owned by CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT;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 SCS Site 43 Dam built?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 43 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 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 43 Dam?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 43 Dam last inspected?
Elm Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.