Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,445 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00854 |
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
CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 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 Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam built?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 24 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam has a dam height of 50 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 24 Dam last inspected?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 24 Dam was last inspected on February 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.