Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,613 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26,730 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01309 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DALWORTH SWCD;ELLIS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by DALWORTH SWCD;ELLIS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam last inspected?
Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.