Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,006 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61,978 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01635 |
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
CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 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 Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 is owned by CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 built?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 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 Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 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 Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 last inspected?
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 was last inspected on May 4, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.