Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 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 | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,119 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00568 |
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 6b Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b 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 6b Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b 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 6b Dam built?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 6b Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Recreation. 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 6b Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam has a dam height of 44 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 6b Dam last inspected?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6b Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.