Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam

BRIER CREEK· Young, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length2,253 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX05893

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

YOUNG COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam?

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 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 Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam?

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam is owned by YOUNG COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam built?

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam?

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 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 Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam?

Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam has a dam height of 18 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.