Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam
Key Takeaway
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 82 ft (taller than 98.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,055 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06807 |
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
ROBERTS COUNTY;ROBERTS SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is owned by ROBERTS COUNTY;ROBERTS SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam built?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 82 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 Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam last inspected?
Red Deer Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.