Lower Running Water Draw WS SCS Site 4 Dam

Hale County, Texas (near PLAINVIEW)

River/Stream: SLATON DRAW

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
3,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,958 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,679 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-04-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX04731
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
34.20690, -101.79649
Age
50 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.