Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a 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 | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04249 |
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
HOPKINS RAINS SWCD;LAKE FORK WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a 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 Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam is owned by HOPKINS RAINS SWCD;LAKE FORK WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam built?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a 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 Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a 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 15a Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 15a Dam has a dam height of 30 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.