Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02166 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 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 Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 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 9 Dam built?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 9 Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 9 Dam?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam has a dam height of 26 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 9 Dam last inspected?
Mukewater Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam was last inspected on May 29, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.