Little Elm And Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b Dam
Little Elm And Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b Dam is an earth dam located in Collin County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Little Elm And Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b Dam
The primary purpose of Little Elm And Laterals Ws Scs Site 8b 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 Collin County;collin County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Clarks Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 2,980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 676 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| River/Stream | Clarks Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.39997, -96.75610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,980 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 676 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 676 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01132 |
| Federal ID | TX01132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |