Caney Creek
Caney Creek is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Caney Creek
The primary purpose of Caney Creek is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Red River Army Depot (federal). It impounds the Caney Creek near Redwater Tx.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 206 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,820 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Nearest City | Redwater Tx |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40333, -94.31833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 206 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,573 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Red River Army Depot |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00362 |
| Federal ID | TX00362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |