Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 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 | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00884 |
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
ERATH COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam built?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. 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 4 Dam?
Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 4 Dam has a dam height of 42 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.