Three Mile And Sulfur Draw Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Three Mile And Sulfur Draw Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Culberson County, Texas, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Three Mile And Sulfur Draw Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Three Mile And Sulfur Draw Ws Scs Site 1 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 City Of Van Horn;culberson County;highpoint Swcd (local government). It impounds the Sulfur Draw.
The dam stands 88 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,634 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2020.
At 88 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Culberson |
| River/Stream | Sulfur Draw |
| Coordinates | 31.16597, -104.86953 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,634 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,634 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF VAN HORN;CULBERSON COUNTY;HIGHPOINT SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06644 |
| Federal ID | TX06644 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |