Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam
Texas — Ellis County — COTTONWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River | COTTONWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.48862, -97.05361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,816 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,462 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,462 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 28, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELLIS COUNTY;ELLIS PRAIRIE SWCD |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.