East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of East Laterals Trinity Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Henderson County;trinity Neches Swcd (local government). It impounds the Turkey Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 3,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/1975. That was over 51 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.09990, -95.99427 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HENDERSON COUNTY;TRINITY NECHES SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00207 |
| Federal ID | TX00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |