Elm Fork WS SCS Site 5b Dam

Texas — Cooke County — TR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyCooke
RiverTR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER
Coordinates33.63095, -97.46337

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
NID Storage770 acre-ft
Max Storage770 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 2, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
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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