Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,589 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03084 |
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
RED RIVER COUNTY;RED RIVER COUNTY SWCD;RED RIVER COUNTY WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 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 Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by RED RIVER COUNTY;RED RIVER COUNTY SWCD;RED RIVER COUNTY WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 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 Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on March 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.