Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 67 ft (taller than 97.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,341 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03489 |
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
COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 10 Dam built?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 10 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 67 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 10 Dam last inspected?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.