Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam

TR-COW CREEK· Erath, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX00891

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 11 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.