Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03509 |
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
COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam is owned by COMANCHE 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 24 Dam built?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 24 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 24 Dam has a dam height of 45 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.