Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam
Key Takeaway
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05823 |
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
ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam?
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 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 Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam?
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam is owned by ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam built?
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam?
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam?
Grays Creek WS SCS Site 101 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.