Hood Site 5b is a privately owned earth dam located in Coryell, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS for debris control along Tr- Cottonwood Creek. Completed in 1993, this dam stands at 20 feet high and spans 949 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is debris control, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ft. Hood Site 5b features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The dam's structure includes stone core materials and a soil foundation, with a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 0.25 square miles. Despite lacking recent inspection data and condition assessment information, Ft. Hood Site 5b serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, showcasing the collaborative efforts between private owners and federal agencies to protect against potential risks and ensure water resource sustainability.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
949 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Cottonwood Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
33cfs |
Leon Rv At Gatesville
|
25cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Nolan Ck At S Penelope
|
38cfs |