Concho County Wcid 1 Dam
Concho County Wcid 1 Dam is a gravity dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Concho County Wcid 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Concho County Wcid 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Concho County Wcid 1 (local government). It impounds the Concho River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Concho River |
| Coordinates | 31.51367, -99.91619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY WCID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01650 |
| Federal ID | TX01650 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |