Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam
Key Takeaway
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,689 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,570 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02165 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a 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 Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam built?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam last inspected?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.