Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontague
River/StreamEAST PRAIRIE BRANCH
Coordinates33.52761, -97.95137

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,757 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge5,486 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMONTAGUE COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/15/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00770
Federal IDTX00770
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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