Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
The primary purpose of Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 20 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 Bull Creek near Gouldbusk.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,637 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Nearest City | Gouldbusk |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.57800, -99.46666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,401 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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02174 |
| Federal ID | TX02174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |