Located in Caldwell, Texas, the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Campbell Creek.
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Humidity
Completed in 1971, this earth dam with a buttress core type spans 2,670 feet in length and reaches a height of 33 feet, offering a storage capacity of 2,337 acre-feet to manage excess water during heavy rainfall events. The dam's spillway, measuring 202 feet in width, serves as an uncontrolled outlet for discharging water to prevent overtopping and potential downstream flooding.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Lower Plum Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam has a fair condition assessment as of August 2015, with moderate risk potential identified. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are under review, with an inspection frequency of every five years to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. As an essential component of flood risk reduction efforts in the region, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of severe weather events, demonstrating the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2670 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
CAMPBELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
4.88 |
Nid Storage |
2337 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
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9cfs |
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103cfs |
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0cfs |
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0cfs |
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