Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 61q Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61q Dam, located in Cooke, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along the TR-Elm Fork Trinity River.


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Summary

Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, it also contributes to water resource management in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61q Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards. Despite its age, the dam is rated as being in "Not Rated" condition, with a high risk assessment of 2 out of 5. With no spillway and one outlet gate, the dam is designed to handle emergencies efficiently. Overall, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 61q Dam serves as a key asset in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Texas.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.4

Hydraulic Height

39

Drainage Area

0.53

Nid Storage

237

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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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.