Elm Creek Lake Dam, Texas, USA

Quick Facts About Elm Creek Lake Dam

Location: Runnels, Texas

Coordinates: 31.750167, -99.944932

River: Elm Creek River

Primary Purpose: Recreation

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1930

Dam Height: 23 ft (7 m)

Dam Length: 450 ft (137 m)

Dam Capacity: 6,018 acre-ft (7,423 Ml)

Hazard Potential: Low

Condition Assessment: Not Rated

Elm Creek Lake Dam Map

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Elm Creek Lake Dam Information

Elm Creek Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Ballinger, Runnels, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Elm Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by R F DAVIS and commissioned in 1930 and is currently owned by CITY OF BALLINGER.

Elm Creek Lake Dam Structure

The Elm Creek Lake Dam is approximately 450 feet (137 m) long, 23 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Elm Creek Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 410 acre-ft (506 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,018 acre-ft (7,423 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 0 acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 0 square miles (0 square kilometres).

Elm Creek Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 1675 feet (511 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 6018 cubic feet per second (170 cubic metres per second).

Elm Creek Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Elm Creek Lake Dam Runnels, Texas	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	23	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	450	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	6,018	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	0	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

Elm Creek Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Elm Creek Lake Dam

Parameter	Value
Current Time	20:52
Sunrise	06:33
Sunset	20:46
Temperature (°F)	88
Feels Like (°F)	95
Cloud Coverage (%)	0
Pressure (inHg)	1012
Humidity (%)	58
Wind Speed (mph)	14
Rain (mm)	0

7-Day Forecast for Elm Creek Lake Dam

Day	Min Temp (°F)	Max Temp (°F)	Feels Like (°F)	Pressure (inHg)	Humidity (%)	Wind Speed (mph)	Wind Gust (mph)	Wind Dir	Precip Volume (mm)
Today	74	92	98	1014	55	15	28	SSE	-
Sun	76	99	93	1013	34	16	28	SSW	-
Mon	76	100	98	1012	31	17	29	S	-
Tue	76	100	97	1009	28	23	33	S	-
Wed	77	100	96	1008	28	24	36	S	-
Thu	72	96	92	1017	36	21	31	SE	-
Fri	71	90	92	1017	42	15	23	S	-
Sat	72	97	92	1015	34	23	28	SSE	-

Elm Creek Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Elm Creek Lake Dam?

Elm Creek Lake Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Elm Creek Lake Dam?

Elm Creek Lake Dam is in Runnels County.

How high is the Elm Creek Lake Dam?

Elm Creek Lake Dam is 23 feet high.

How long is the Elm Creek Lake Dam?

Elm Creek Lake Dam is 450 feet long.

More Dams in Runnels County:

Ballinger City Lake Dam
Ballinger Municipal Lake Dam
Elm Creek Dam
Elm Creek Lake Dam
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 3 Rev Dam
Elm Creek WS NRCS Site 7 Rev Dam
Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Old Lake Winters City Dam

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams