Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 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 | 36 ft (taller than 79.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04782 |
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
TOM GREEN SWCD;WILLOW CREEK WCID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 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 Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is owned by TOM GREEN SWCD;WILLOW CREEK WCID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam built?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam last inspected?
Willow Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.