Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,707 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04710 |
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
LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 3 PINE CREEK;LAMAR SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 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 5 Dam built?
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 5 Dam?
Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam?
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam last inspected?
Pine Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.