Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,591 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00610 |
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
CITY OF DENTON;DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Hickory 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 Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam is owned by CITY OF DENTON;DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam built?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam last inspected?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.