Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115
Key Takeaway
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 61 ft (taller than 97.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,202 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 497 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04598 |
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 115?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 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 115?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 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 115 built?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 115?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife 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 115?
Farmers Creek WS SCS Debris Basin 115 has a dam height of 61 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.