Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam

TR-PINE CREEK· Lamar, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 35 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length1,665 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX01854

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 3 PINE CREEK;LAMAR SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is owned by LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 3 PINE CREEK;LAMAR SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam built?

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 35 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.