Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,274 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00604 |
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
DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 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 Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam is owned by DENTON COUNTY;DENTON COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam built?
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Little Elm Laterals WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a dam height of 29 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.