Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 17a Dam is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 17a Dam
The primary purpose of Elm Creek Ws Scs Site 17a 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 Bell County;central Texas and Mclennan County Swcd;elm Creek Water Control District;elm Creek Watershed Authority (local government). It impounds the Ratibor Branch near Ratibor.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Nearest City | Ratibor |
| River/Stream | Ratibor Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.09852, -97.21303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bell County;central Texas and Mclennan County Swcd;elm Creek Water Control District;elm Creek Watershed Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07033 |
| Federal ID | TX07033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |