Upper Pecan Bayou Ws Scs Site 24 Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 1,640 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Upper Pecan Bayou Ws Scs Site 24 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Pecan Bayou 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 Central Colorado Swcd;coleman County (local government). It impounds the Little Pecan Bayou near Burkett.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,394 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 05/07/2019.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Burkett |
| River/Stream | Little Pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.03681, -99.26219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,932 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Central Colorado Swcd;coleman County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02148 |
| Federal ID | TX02148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |