Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam, located in Milam County, Texas, serves as a vital resource for irrigation purposes since its completion in 1962.
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This private earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet, with a capacity to store 302 acre-feet of water. The dam also serves additional purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.
With a fair condition assessment as of February 2017, Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam continues to be a crucial structure in the region. The dam boasts a spillway width of 90 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates to manage water flow. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its operational integrity.
Situated along TR-Big Elm Creek, Elm Creek Farm Lake No 1 Dam plays a pivotal role in water management within the area's 0.55 square mile drainage basin. As climate change impacts water resources, the moderate risk classification highlights the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management to safeguard this essential infrastructure for future generations.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
2490 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.55 |
Nid Storage |
302 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron
|
940cfs |
Little Rv At Cameron
|
165cfs |
Little Rv Nr Rockdale
|
156cfs |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Highbank
|
213cfs |