Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Lampasas, Texas, is a key infrastructure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction along the Sulphur Creek tributary.
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Built in 1960 and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet, with a length of 1430 feet and a storage capacity of 1687 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to protect the surrounding area from flooding, with a maximum discharge capacity of 11,647 cubic feet per second.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 302 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has slide and uncontrolled gates for outlet management. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2017, the dam has a moderate risk rating, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a drainage area of 2.4 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1430 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SULPHUR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
2.4 |
Nid Storage |
1687 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
46 |
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
33cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |