Shores Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Shores Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 96.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 835 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Drainage Area | 39 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,620 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07448 |
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
WALTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Shores Creek Dam?
Shores Creek 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 Shores Creek Dam?
Shores Creek Dam is owned by WALTER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Shores Creek Dam?
Shores Creek Dam has a dam height of 57 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.