Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 70 ft (taller than 98% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53,650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00846 |
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
CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 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 Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam built?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 27 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Recreation. 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 27 Dam?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam has a dam height of 70 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 27 Dam last inspected?
Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 27 Dam was last inspected on February 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.