Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6i Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6i Dam, located in Cooke, Texas, was completed in 1957 and serves as a vital part of flood risk reduction efforts along the TR-Elm Fork Trinity River.
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Summary
Owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 791 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place.
The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place. With a drainage area of 1.83 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While the risk assessment for this dam is rated as high, specific risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are currently not available.
Given its location and significance in mitigating flood risks, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6i Dam stands as a key infrastructure asset for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and monitoring this dam for effective flood control becomes even more crucial. Collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies is essential to ensure the safety and resilience of communities relying on this dam for flood protection.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
49 |
Drainage Area |
1.83 |
Nid Storage |
791 |
Structural Height |
49 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |
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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.
Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6i Dam