Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 89.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,932 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02148 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 24 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 24 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 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 24 Dam built?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 24 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. 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 24 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam has a dam height of 44 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 24 Dam last inspected?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 24 Dam was last inspected on May 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.