Pine Creek WS Site 13 Dam

NINE MILE CREEK· Lamar, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 33 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pine Creek WS Site 13 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX01821

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
Last Inspection: June 9, 2010
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 Site 13 Dam?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 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 Site 13 Dam?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 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 Site 13 Dam built?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Site 13 Dam?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 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 Site 13 Dam?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 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.

When was Pine Creek WS Site 13 Dam last inspected?

Pine Creek WS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.