Northwest Laterals Ws Scs Site 3 Dam
May 1, 2024
Located in Coleman, Texas, the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970 for flood risk reduction along Elm Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 24 feet and a length of 2800 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation, with a storage capacity of 1014 acre-feet. Despite its high risk assessment of 2 on a scale of 4, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Northwest Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is situated within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. While it does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or locks, the dam plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 2.29 square miles and a surface area of 28 acres, this dam remains a key asset in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
| Year_Completed | 1970 |
| Dam_Height | 24 |
| River_Or_Stream | ELM CREEK |
| Dam_Length | 2800 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 28 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 24 |
| Drainage_Area | 2.29 |
| Nid_Storage | 1014 |
| Structural_Height | 24 |
| Outlet_Gates | None - 1 |
| Hazard_Potential | Not Available |
| Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
| Nid_Height | 24 |
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