Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam

TR-GOOSE BRANCH· Erath, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 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 39 ft (taller than 83.9% in TX)
Dam Length2,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage258 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,168 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX00898

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 20, 1977
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 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 Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is owned by CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam built?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 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 Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam last inspected?

Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 11 Dam was last inspected on September 20, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.