Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,378 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,801 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00843 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 18 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 18 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 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 18 Dam built?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 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 Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, 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 18 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 18 Dam last inspected?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.