Big Sandy Creek WS SCS Site 43 Dam
Texas — Wise County — BLUE CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| River | BLUE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.08668, -97.49959 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,435 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 24, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | TARRANT 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.