Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02540 |
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
CAP ROCK SWCD;KENT CREEK WCID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 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 Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is owned by CAP ROCK SWCD;KENT CREEK WCID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam built?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 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 Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam last inspected?
Kent Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.