Big Sandy Creek Ws Scs Site 44 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
River/StreamTR-BLUE CREEK
Coordinates33.08327, -97.49371

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,463 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage729 acre-ft
Max Storage729 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge767 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 IDTX05065
Federal IDTX05065
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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