East Elm Trib Dam 1
East Elm Trib Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About East Elm Trib Dam 1
The primary purpose of East Elm Trib Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Elm Trib Dam 1 (private). It impounds the Tr-east Elm Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.22370, -99.40418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EAST ELM TRIB DAM 1 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01789 |
| Federal ID | TX01789 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |