Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam

Texas — Montague County — EAST PRAIRIE BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontague
RiverEAST PRAIRIE BRANCH
Coordinates33.52761, -97.95137

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,757 ft
NID Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,400 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMONTAGUE COUNTY;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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