Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam

SOUTH FORK LITTLE GREEN CREEK· Erath, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 55 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Local Government

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 Length2,464 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage4.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage292 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX00860

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 15, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.