Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Parmer County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Running Water Draw Ws Scs Site 3 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 Running Water Draw.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 3,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 233 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18,499 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 123 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 04/06/2022.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parmer |
| River/Stream | Running Water Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.40272, -102.52896 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,499 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,499 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,427 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 233 acres |
| Drainage Area | 123 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,387 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 | 04/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04715 |
| Federal ID | TX04715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |