Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1

BROOKEEN CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX04468

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1?

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 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 Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1?

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 is owned by HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 built?

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1?

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1?

Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Gss 5 1 has a dam height of 17 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.