Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam
Key Takeaway
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01485 |
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 9 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 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 9 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 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 9 Dam built?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 9 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 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 9 Dam?
Salt Creek & Laterals WS SCS Site 9 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.