Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rush Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Rush 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 Comanche County;upper Leon Swcd (local government). It impounds the Copperas Creek.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 3,510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/02/2021.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08975, -98.85771 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,271 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,236 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | COMANCHE COUNTY;UPPER LEON SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04956 |
| Federal ID | TX04956 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |