Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam
Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Milam County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Burnie Schumpert;james Wilburn (private). It impounds the Tr-big Elm Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 2,490 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 302 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2017.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Milam |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.88194, -96.99779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BURNIE SCHUMPERT;JAMES WILBURN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02382 |
| Federal ID | TX02382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |