Mountain Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam

Ellis County, Texas

River/Stream: COTTONWOOD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
1,816 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,462 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,025 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-02-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX01310
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.48862, -97.05361
Age
69 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.