Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,940 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00532 |
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 FORK WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom 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 Fork Site 18 Decom Dam?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam is owned by ELM FORK WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam built?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Fork Site 18 Decom Dam?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Fork Site 18 Decom Dam last inspected?
Elm Fork Site 18 Decom Dam was last inspected on April 23, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.