Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6m Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, along the TR-Elm Fork Trinity River, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and has a length of 1000 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the area. With a storage capacity of 425 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6m Dam is designed to meet state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Despite being classified as having a high risk level with a hazard potential not available, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate, emphasizing its primary purpose of flood risk reduction and water management in the area.
The Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6m Dam, located within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, showcases the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure. With its strategic location along the Trinity River and its critical role in flood risk reduction, this dam serves as a vital component in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.75 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
0.78 |
Nid Storage |
425 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |