Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 24 Dam
Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 24 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 24 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 24 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 Cross Timbers Swcd;erath County (local government). It impounds the Round Hole Branch.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 02/13/2018.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Round Hole Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.04918, -98.10137 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,445 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00854 |
| Federal ID | TX00854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |