Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 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 | 55 ft (taller than 95.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,464 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00860 |
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
ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 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 Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 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 Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 55 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 Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam last inspected?
Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.