Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a

Texas — Bell County — COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
RiverCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates31.16336, -97.31238

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,511 ft
NID Storage1,127 acre-ft
Max Storage1,127 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBELL COUNTY;CENTRAL TEXAS SWCD;ELM CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY

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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.

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