Champion Clean Water Pond Dam, located in Polk, Texas, was completed in 1996 and serves as a private earth dam with a primary purpose of maintaining clean water in TR-Dabbs Creek.
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Designed by Mid South Engineering, the dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.6 acres.
With a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge of 436 cubic feet per second, Champion Clean Water Pond Dam is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate level of risk, requiring appropriate risk management measures to be in place.
Despite its private ownership, Champion Clean Water Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and maintenance of dams like Champion Clean Water Pond Dam is essential for promoting the conservation and responsible management of water resources.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DABBS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
|
830cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
13cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
1100cfs |
Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska
|
17cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
|
3350cfs |
Menard Ck Nr Rye
|
168cfs |