Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam
The primary purpose of Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 7 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 Lamar County;lamar County Wcid 1 Auds Creek;lamar Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-auds Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-auds Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.59813, -95.59923 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 657 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 1 AUDS CREEK;LAMAR SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01829 |
| Federal ID | TX01829 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |