North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,845 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03185 |
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
JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is owned by JACK COUNTY;JACK SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam built?
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
North Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 41 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.