Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,467 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03089 |
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
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 11 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 11 Dam built?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 11 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 11 Dam?
Langford Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 30 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.