Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04725 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DALWORTH SWCD;HIGHPOINT SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by DALWORTH SWCD;HIGHPOINT SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam last inspected?
Ten Mile Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.