Built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS and owned by the US Army, this dam serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Long Branch river. With a height of 32 feet and a length of 2109 feet, Dam 47 has a storage capacity of 1189 acre-feet and a normal storage of 67 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 22 acres.
Managed and regulated by various federal agencies, including the US Army, Dam 47 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 100 feet wide. The dam has a high hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections by the US Army. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the condition assessment of Dam 47 is currently not available, and the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in 2009. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Dam 47 to be a fascinating structure with a vital role in managing flood risks in the region.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
2109 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
Long Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
1189 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
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27cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
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10cfs |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
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40cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
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8cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Belton
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25cfs |
Salado Ck At Salado
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10cfs |
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West Fort Hood RV Military
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Belton Lake Military - Fort Hood
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