Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,722 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00472 |
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
LAKE FORK WCID 1;UPPER SABINE SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is owned by LAKE FORK WCID 1;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 4 Dam built?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 4 Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 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 4 Dam?
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 4 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.