Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 972 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02677 |
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
MIDDLE CLEAR FORK SWCD;TAYLOR COUNTY;VALLEY CREEK WCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by MIDDLE CLEAR FORK SWCD;TAYLOR COUNTY;VALLEY CREEK WCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam last inspected?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.