Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Hunt, Texas, was completed in 1961 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 3251 feet, with a storage capacity of 1484 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its functionality and safety.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 252 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in April 2018, the dam poses a moderate risk level of 3. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for this dam are not currently available, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and preparedness in the face of potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and managing infrastructure like the Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam to mitigate flood risks and protect surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
3251 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LAKE FORK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
1484 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |