Clear Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital flood risk reduction infrastructure along Gold Hollow Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a length of 840 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a total NID storage of 1146 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 11.4 acres and has a drainage area of 3.12 square miles.
Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated', with a high risk level of 2. The dam lacks a spillway and has one outlet gate. The regulatory oversight for the dam falls under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Clear Creek WS SCS Site 35 Dam plays a crucial role in debris control, fire protection, and providing a stock or small fish pond in addition to flood risk reduction, highlighting its importance for water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
60 |
River Or Stream |
GOLD HOLLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
60 |
Drainage Area |
3.12 |
Nid Storage |
1146 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
60 |
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Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
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Tadra Point
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Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
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Black Creek Lake
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