Fish Creek Dam No 1, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Dannenbaum Engineering.
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Humidity
With a height of 16 feet and a length of 700 feet, the dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other." The dam's storage capacity is 200 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 118 acre-feet and a surface area of 30 acres.
This dam on Fish Creek is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the most recent one in March 2017. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 140 feet, and it has two uncontrolled outlet gates. The condition of the dam was assessed as "Fair" in June 2017, and it is categorized as having a moderate risk level (3) based on a risk assessment.
Fish Creek Dam No 1 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, providing storage and flood control benefits. Its design and regulatory oversight ensure that it continues to serve its intended purposes effectively, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for water management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years Modified |
2006 - Other |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FISH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
2.14 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |