Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 6e Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6e Dam in Cooke, Texas, is a critical flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1958.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 33 feet and stretching 950 feet in length, this earth dam on TR-BRUSHY ELM CREEK plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 580 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 6610 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for managing water flow and reducing the risk of inundation in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6e Dam is inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for water release during high flow events. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate (3). With its important role in flood risk reduction, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 6e Dam stands as a key component of water resource management in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the community against potential climate impacts.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
580 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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 6e Dam