Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,972 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03422 |
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
CALDWELL TRAVIS SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 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 Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is owned by CALDWELL TRAVIS SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam built?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 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 Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam last inspected?
Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.