Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,677 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04895 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GRAY COUNTY;GRAY COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is owned by GRAY COUNTY;GRAY COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam built?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam last inspected?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.