Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam
Key Takeaway
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,618 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06718 |
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
HILL COUNTY;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a 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 2a Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam 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 Site 2a Dam built?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 2a Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a 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 Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 2a 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.