Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,222 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02192 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 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 Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam built?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam has a dam height of 33 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.