Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 525 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02671 |
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
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 17 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 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 17 Dam built?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. 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 17 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a dam height of 28 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 17 Dam last inspected?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 17 Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.