Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam is an earth dam located in Lamar County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
The primary purpose of Auds Creek Ws Scs Site 11 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-cottonwood Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,581 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.60689, -95.58161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,581 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,581 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,314 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LAMAR COUNTY;LAMAR COUNTY WCID 1 AUDS CREEK;LAMAR SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01831 |
| Federal ID | TX01831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |