Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 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 | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 4,960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,615 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02680 |
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
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 13a Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a 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 13a Dam built?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 13a Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. 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 13a Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam has a dam height of 40 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 13a Dam last inspected?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 13a Dam was last inspected on February 8, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.