Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam 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 | 77 ft (taller than 98.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 309 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,111 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04747 |
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
CITY OF MUENSTER;COOKE COUNTY;MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam 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 Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam is owned by CITY OF MUENSTER;COOKE COUNTY;MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam built?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam 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 Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam has a dam height of 77 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 WS SCS Site 19mp Dam last inspected?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 19mp Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.