Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03498 |
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
COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam built?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 13 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 47 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 13 Dam last inspected?
Rush Creek WS SCS Site 13 Dam was last inspected on June 10, 1971. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.