Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01129 |
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
COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam?
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 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 Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam?
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam is owned by COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam built?
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 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 Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam?
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam?
Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 19 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.