Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam

BLACK SPRING BRANCH· Erath, Texas· Built 1956· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Irrigation Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,672 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDTX00861

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: September 21, 1977
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 13 Dam?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam built?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 13 Dam?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, 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 13 Dam?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 41 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 13 Dam last inspected?

Green Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on September 21, 1977. 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.