Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00842 |
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
DALWORTH SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by DALWORTH SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 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 Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?
Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.