Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 18 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 2,378 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 18 Dam
The primary purpose of Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 18 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 Erath County;upper Leon Swcd (local government). It impounds the Sawyer Branch.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 2,378 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2019.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Sawyer Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.99806, -98.31798 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,378 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,801 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Erath County;upper Leon Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00843 |
| Federal ID | TX00843 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |