Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 912 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02761 |
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
BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 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 Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam built?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam last inspected?
Northeast Laterals WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on March 26, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.