Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates32.48862, -97.05361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,816 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,462 acre-ft
Max Storage2,462 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,025 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01310
Federal IDTX01310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam 0.9 mi High Jh Wilson Gss 1.0 mi Low Mountain Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam 2.2 mi Low Crossroads Lake Dam 2.8 mi Low Cement Plant Dam 2.8 mi High Daniel Gss 3.4 mi Low Ash Grove Cement Plant Dam 4.0 mi Low Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam 4.3 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam 4.8 mi High Chambers Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam 5.0 mi High