Elm Fork WS SCS Site 1 Dam

Texas — Montague County — COPELAND CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontague
RiverCOPELAND CREEK
Coordinates33.66541, -97.48874

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,280 ft
NID Storage1,680 acre-ft
Max Storage1,680 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 1, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMONTAGUE COUNTY;MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT;UPPER ELM RED 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.

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