Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam is an earth dam located in Caldwell County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 31 Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 31 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 Caldwell Travis Swcd;plum Creek Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Tr-tenney Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,823 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 05/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| River/Stream | Tr-tenney Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.79163, -97.55216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,823 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,823 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,282 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CALDWELL TRAVIS SWCD;PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03421 |
| Federal ID | TX03421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |