Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 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 | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 834 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 996 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04720 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam is owned by TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam built?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam last inspected?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 14 Dam was last inspected on April 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.