Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 44 Dam

Texas — Wise County — TR-BLUE CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWise
RiverTR-BLUE CREEK
Coordinates33.08327, -97.49371

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,463 ft
NID Storage729 acre-ft
Max Storage729 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerTARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT;WISE COUNTY;WISE COUNTY WCID;WISE 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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