Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,134 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03427 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CALDWELL TRAVIS SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 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 Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam is owned by CALDWELL TRAVIS 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 20 Dam built?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 20 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 20 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 20 Dam last inspected?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.