Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 17 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 Cross Timbers Swcd;erath County (local government). It impounds the Alarm Creek-tr Of N Bosque River.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 2,910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2018.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Alarm Creek-tr Of N Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 32.13003, -98.16728 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,910 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,725 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00864 |
| Federal ID | TX00864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |