Home Creek Ws Scs Site 6a Dam
May 1, 2024
Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, was completed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the TR-HOME CREEK. This earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet with a length of 2420 feet, providing a storage capacity of 531 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation activities within the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With no spillway and a hazard potential not available, the dam is rated as high risk (2) with a condition assessment not yet rated. One outlet gate is present for operation purposes, while the hazard potential remains uncertain. Home Creek WS SCS Site 6a Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for community safety and environmental protection.
| Year_Completed | 1964 |
| Dam_Height | 21 |
| River_Or_Stream | TR-HOME CREEK |
| Dam_Length | 2420 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
| Nid_Storage | 531 |
| Structural_Height | 21 |
| Outlet_Gates | None - 1 |
| Hazard_Potential | Not Available |
| Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
| Nid_Height | 21 |
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