Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,401 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02174 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 20 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 20 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 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 20 Dam built?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 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 Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. 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 20 Dam?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam last inspected?
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.