Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 15 Dam is an earth dam located in Hill County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
The primary purpose of Aquilla Hackberry Ck Ws Scs Site 15 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 Aquilla Hackberry Creek Cd;hill County Commissioners Court;hill County-blackland Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-hackberry Creek near Hillsboro.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,269 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,923 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2024.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Nearest City | Hillsboro |
| River/Stream | Tr-hackberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08139, -97.18490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,269 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,923 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,923 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,399 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | AQUILLA HACKBERRY CREEK CD;HILL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT;HILL COUNTY-BLACKLAND SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04498 |
| Federal ID | TX04498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |