Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam
Key Takeaway
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 531 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02226 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a 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 Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a 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 6a Dam built?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 6a Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. 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 6a Dam?
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam has a dam height of 21 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.