Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00855 |
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
CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 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 21 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 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 21 Dam built?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 21 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 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 21 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam has a dam height of 44 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 21 Dam last inspected?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 21 Dam was last inspected on September 21, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.