Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104
Key Takeaway
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,027 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04593 |
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
FARMERS CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 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 Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 is owned by FARMERS CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY;MONTAGUE COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 built?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 has a dam height of 29 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 Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 last inspected?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 104 was last inspected on February 17, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.