Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,592 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00471 |
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
UPPER SABINE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a 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 Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam is owned by UPPER SABINE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam built?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a 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 Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam last inspected?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 10a Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.