Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam

Texas — Ellis County — NEWTON BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
RiverNEWTON BRANCH
Coordinates32.49797, -97.04214

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length2,613 ft
NID Storage6,911 acre-ft
Max Storage6,911 acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDALWORTH SWCD;ELLIS COUNTY

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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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