Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
River/StreamLITTLE ELM CREEK
Coordinates31.17243, -97.34572

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,695 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage488 acre-ft
Max Storage488 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,154 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX06591
Federal IDTX06591
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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