Elm Creek WS NRCS Site No 5a

Bell County, Texas

River/Stream: COTTONWOOD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
1,511 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,127 acre-ft
Year Completed
2006
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,764 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-12-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX07267
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
31.16336, -97.31238
Age
20 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.