Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Red River County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Langford Creek Ws Scs Site 1 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 Red River County;red River County Swcd;red River County Wcid 1 (local government). It impounds the Langford Creek near Clarksville.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 3,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| Nearest City | Clarksville |
| River/Stream | Langford Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.62186, -95.04124 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,589 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RED RIVER COUNTY;RED RIVER COUNTY SWCD;RED RIVER COUNTY WCID 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03084 |
| Federal ID | TX03084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |