Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Parmer County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 2 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 Parmer County;parmer County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Catfish Draw near Bovina.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 04/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parmer |
| Nearest City | Bovina |
| River/Stream | Catfish Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.53923, -102.89813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,080 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PARMER COUNTY;PARMER COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03860 |
| Federal ID | TX03860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |