Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Mustang Creek 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 Concho County;concho Swcd (local government). It impounds the Middle Fork Mustang Creek near Millersview.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 6,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,789 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2023.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| Nearest City | Millersview |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.36142, -99.74639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,789 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,789 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01646 |
| Federal ID | TX01646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |