Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Key Takeaway
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,532 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02730 |
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
NOLAN COUNTY;NOLAN COUNTY SWCD;VALLEY CREEK WCD
Local Government
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High Hazard 35 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 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 6 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam is owned by NOLAN COUNTY;NOLAN COUNTY SWCD;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 6 Dam built?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 6 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife 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 6 Dam?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 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 Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam last inspected?
Valley Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.