Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Hill, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS in 1972 for flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans 2100 feet, with a storage capacity of 1604 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose, the dam also serves for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond management, highlighting its multi-functional importance in the area.
With a drainage area of 1.52 square miles, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. The dam, regulated by TCEQ, features a buttress core type and has not been rated for condition assessment yet. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam's emergency action plan status is not available, indicating a need for further risk assessment and management measures to ensure public safety and efficient operation in times of need.
As part of the Fort Worth District, this dam is a key asset in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security in the Tehuacana Creek watershed. Its strategic location and design underscore its importance in safeguarding the local community and environment from potential hazards. While further assessments and emergency preparedness efforts may be needed, Tehuacana Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
2100 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TEHUACANA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
39 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.52 |
Nid Storage |
1604 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone
|
865cfs |
White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene
|
515cfs |
Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens
|
338cfs |
Richland Ck Nr Dawson
|
4cfs |
Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla
|
1cfs |
Brazos Rv At Waco
|
337cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Tehuacana Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam