Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 688 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,070 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02147 |
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
CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 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 Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam is owned by CENTRAL COLORADO SWCD;COLEMAN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam built?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam last inspected?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 20 Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.