Clear Creek Ws Scs Site 43a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1966 for flood risk reduction along Blocker Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 53 feet and length of 1750 feet, serves various purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 2964 acre-feet and a drainage area of 7.12 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition. Despite this, the dam's hazard potential is deemed not available, with a risk assessment rating of high (2). With no associated structures and limited inspection data available, it is evident that this dam requires further attention and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water management.
The Clear Creek WS SCS Site 43a Dam, nestled in a rural area with no nearby city designation, falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and a core type of buttress earth dam, this structure stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, dams like these play a crucial role in safeguarding communities against flooding and ensuring sustainable water usage for the future.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1750 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
BLOCKER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
7.12 |
Nid Storage |
2964 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
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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 43a Dam