Elm Creek Lake Dam
Elm Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Runnels County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elm Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Elm Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Ballinger (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Ballinger.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,018 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Runnels |
| Nearest City | Ballinger |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.75017, -99.94493 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,018 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,018 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,018 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF BALLINGER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03243 |
| Federal ID | TX03243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |