Pine Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pine Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Lamar County, Texas, along Hicks Creek, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1967 for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This Earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 1660 feet with a storage capacity of 1043 acre-feet. While primarily serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, it also caters to fire protection, stock, and small fish pond needs in the area. The dam is state-regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance.

Despite being classified with a high risk potential, the condition of Pine Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam is not rated, and there is limited information on emergency action preparedness and risk management measures. The absence of a spillway and limited outlet gates could pose challenges during heavy discharge periods. The dam's location in a region with a drainage area of 1.87 square miles underscores its significance in mitigating potential flooding events. With its critical role in protecting the local community and environment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to enhance its resilience and performance in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

1660

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

HICKS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

1.87

Nid Storage

1043

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

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.