Mccormick G 49 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccormick G 49 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 638 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05907 |
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
NORTHEAST TEXAS PCA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mccormick G 49 Dam?
Mccormick G 49 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 Mccormick G 49 Dam?
Mccormick G 49 Dam is owned by NORTHEAST TEXAS PCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mccormick G 49 Dam built?
Mccormick G 49 Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Mccormick G 49 Dam?
Mccormick G 49 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 Mccormick G 49 Dam?
Mccormick G 49 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.