Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,423 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,554 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04688 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 16 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 16 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 16 Dam built?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 16 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 16 Dam last inspected?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.