Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04105 |
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
MCLENNAN COUNTY;MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD;MCLENNAN HILL COUNTIES TEHUACANA CREEK WCID 1
Local Government
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Low Hazard 16 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 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 Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam is owned by MCLENNAN COUNTY;MCLENNAN COUNTY SWCD;MCLENNAN HILL COUNTIES TEHUACANA CREEK WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam built?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Site 16 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. 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 Site 16 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 16 Dam has a dam height of 32 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.