Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 5,820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,225 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04126 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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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Significant Hazard 9 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 6 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam built?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 6 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam last inspected?
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.