Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 43 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
River/StreamBLUE CREEK
Coordinates33.08668, -97.49959

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length1,435 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,280 acre-ft
Max Storage1,280 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,805 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE SWCD
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05062
Federal IDTX05062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 44 Dam 0.4 mi High Elna Reservoir Dam 3.5 mi Low Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam 4.3 mi High Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Gss 129 4.4 mi Low Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam 5.3 mi High Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam 6.1 mi High Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 26 Dam 8.3 mi Low Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 27a Dam 9.0 mi Low Salt Creek & Laterals Ws Scs Site 10 Dam 9.6 mi High Denton Creek Ws Scs Site 24 Dam 9.6 mi High