Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 887 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00622 |
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
DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is owned by 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 7 Dam built?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 7 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 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 7 Dam?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 7 Dam last inspected?
Hickory Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.