Elm Fork WS SCS Site 12 Dam

Texas — Cooke County — WHEELER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyCooke
RiverWHEELER CREEK
Coordinates33.66266, -97.07544

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,650 ft
NID Storage1,753 acre-ft
Max Storage1,753 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCOOKE 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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