Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 739 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06689 |
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
GRAY COUNTY;GRAY COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam built?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 5 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 47 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 5 Dam last inspected?
Mcclellan Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.