Lake Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Anderson, Texas, the Lake Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is a critical infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Completed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 1950 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1942 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.

The Lake Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, situated on the Sand Branch river, serves not only as a flood control measure but also supports irrigation activities in the region. With uncontrolled spillways and two outlet gates, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently available, its historical significance in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks underscores the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystems. As a local government-owned structure, the dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

1950

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

SAND BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

1942

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.