Elm Fork WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, along Waller Creek, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1954 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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With a structural height of 53 feet and a length of 1625 feet, this dam provides critical protection to the surrounding area by storing 1537 acre-feet of water during peak flow events. Despite having no spillway, it is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
The dam's hazard potential is not available, but it has been assessed as having a high risk level (2). While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are not specified in the data. The presence of a single slide gate as an outlet control suggests a simple yet effective means of managing water levels. Overall, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 2 Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region, showcasing the collaborative effort between local government and federal agencies to safeguard communities from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
1625 |
Dam Height |
53 |
River Or Stream |
WALLER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
53 |
Drainage Area |
3.34 |
Nid Storage |
1537 |
Structural Height |
53 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |