Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02785 |
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
BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 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 Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam is owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam built?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 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 32 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 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 32 Dam?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam has a dam height of 37 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 32 Dam last inspected?
Upper Pecan Bayou WS SCS Site 32 Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.