Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 542 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01483 |
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 8a Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a 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 8a Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a 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 8a Dam built?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 8a Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a 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 8a Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam has a dam height of 42 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 8a Dam last inspected?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 8a Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.