Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 91.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01482 |
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
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 8 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam built?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 8 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 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 Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam last inspected?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8 Dam was last inspected on May 26, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.