Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam
The primary purpose of Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 9 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 Concho County;concho Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Mustang Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 2,382 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,822 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.42348, -99.79057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,822 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,822 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01642 |
| Federal ID | TX01642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |