Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,466 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,739 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00877 |
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
ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 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 14 Dam built?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 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 14 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam last inspected?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 14 Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.