Story Dam
Story Dam is an earth dam located in Wilson County, Texas, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Story Dam
The primary purpose of Story Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Story (private). It impounds the Elm Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/06/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wilson |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.21800, -97.79000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,064 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES STORY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07123 |
| Federal ID | TX07123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |