Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 71 ft (taller than 98.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,236 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04956 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 71 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 Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.