Town Creek Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Town Creek Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04310 |
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
E MILLER;WILLIAM MILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Town Creek Dam No 1?
Town Creek Dam No 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 Town Creek Dam No 1?
Town Creek Dam No 1 is owned by E MILLER;WILLIAM MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Town Creek Dam No 1 built?
Town Creek Dam No 1 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Town Creek Dam No 1?
Town Creek Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Town Creek Dam No 1?
Town Creek Dam No 1 has a dam height of 25 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 Town Creek Dam No 1 last inspected?
Town Creek Dam No 1 was last inspected on December 8, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.