Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 93% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03419 |
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 8 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam built?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 8 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?
Plum Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam has a dam height of 49 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.