Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,817 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01578 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HAYS COUNTY SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by HAYS COUNTY SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on October 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.