Sewage Effluent Dam
Key Takeaway
Sewage Effluent Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 902 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06009 |
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
SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sewage Effluent Dam?
Sewage Effluent 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 Sewage Effluent Dam?
Sewage Effluent Dam is owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sewage Effluent Dam built?
Sewage Effluent 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 Sewage Effluent Dam?
Sewage Effluent Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sewage Effluent Dam?
Sewage Effluent Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Sewage Effluent Dam last inspected?
Sewage Effluent Dam was last inspected on February 8, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.