Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam
Key Takeaway
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,728 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,944 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02197 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam built?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b 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 Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam last inspected?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.