Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 46 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 46 Dam, located in Cooke, Texas, is a significant earth dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction along the Norfleet Hollow river or stream.
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Summary
Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 44 feet and spans 850 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 578 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and its hazard potential is not available, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring.
The dam's purpose extends beyond flood risk reduction to include debris control, fire protection, and serving as a stock or small fish pond. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The lack of a spillway and the presence of only one outlet gate raise concerns about the dam's ability to handle maximum discharge events, indicating a potential need for upgrades or improvements to enhance its resilience and safety.
As a critical infrastructure asset in the region, Clear Creek WS SCS Site 46 Dam's risk assessment is classified as high, warranting proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the community's safety. With its strategic location and vital role in flood control, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding and addressing the challenges of managing aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
NORFLEET HOLLOW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
1.41 |
Nid Storage |
578 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |
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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.
Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 46 Dam