Whiskey Creek Dam, located in Young County, Texas, is a vital water resource infrastructure designed by Ernest L Andrews and completed in 1967.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 31 feet, serves primarily for water supply purposes along the Whiskey Creek river. With a storage capacity of 1093 acre-feet, the dam has a surface area of 55.5 acres and a drainage area of 6 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 271 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gates. Despite its importance in water management, the dam is currently assessed to be in poor condition as of August 2015. This condition, paired with a moderate risk level, highlights the need for regular inspections and potential maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure in the face of changing climate and water resource demands.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Whiskey Creek Dam remains a key asset in the region's water supply infrastructure. With its historical significance and ongoing role in water management, the dam serves as a critical piece of the puzzle for climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable water management in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
870 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WHISKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
1093 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
21cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
55cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City
|
2cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
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