Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 4 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 Concho County;concho Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-middle Fork Mustang Creek near Millersview.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,784 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,881 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| Nearest City | Millersview |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Fork Mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.37068, -99.76044 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,784 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,881 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,881 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01637 |
| Federal ID | TX01637 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |