Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyCaldwell
Nearest CityNIEDERWALD
River/StreamCOWPEN CREEK
Coordinates29.99989, -97.70904

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,860 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,312 acre-ft
Max Storage5,312 acre-ft
Normal Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge5,646 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;CALDWELL TRAVIS SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03425
Federal IDTX03425
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Clark Lake Dam 0.9 mi Low Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 18 Dam 1.6 mi High Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam 1.9 mi High Larsen Dam 2.5 mi Significant Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam 3.9 mi High Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 20 Dam 4.4 mi Low Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 21 Dam 4.4 mi High Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam 4.5 mi High Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam 5.1 mi High Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam 5.2 mi Low