Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h Dam
Key Takeaway
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00575 |
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
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 6h Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h 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 WS SCS Site 6h Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h Dam is owned by 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 6h Dam built?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h 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 6h Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. 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 6h Dam?
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6h 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.