Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 32 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam, located in Cooke, Texas, stands as a vital flood risk reduction structure along TR-Clear Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam boasts a height of 48 feet and a length of 1500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 452 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition and is under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its continued functionality and safety.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Clear Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events. Its design, consisting of buttress core types and an unlisted/unknown foundation, reflects a thoughtful approach to managing water resources in the region. While it currently lacks a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and inspection protocols demonstrate a commitment to maintaining its effectiveness and mitigating potential hazards.

As a key component of the water management infrastructure in the region, the Clear Creek WS SCS Site 32 Dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive risk management and sustainable development practices. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)" and state-mandated permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements in place, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure the safety and resilience of water resources in Cooke, Texas.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

1500

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.6

Hydraulic Height

48

Drainage Area

1.13

Nid Storage

452

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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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.