Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 7c Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Elm Fork WS SCS Site 7c Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along Dry Elm Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at 52 feet tall and stretches 1380 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 4884 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the community by protecting against potential water disasters.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, slide gates, and is made of stone core and rock/soil foundations. With a drainage area of 11.1 square miles, it can handle a maximum discharge of 13070 cubic feet per second. Despite being in fair condition as assessed in April 2021, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the area from flooding.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 7c Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its presence not only provides flood protection but also supports fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond activities, highlighting its multi-faceted importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and community well-being.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1380

Dam Height

52

River Or Stream

DRY ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

64

Hydraulic Height

52

Drainage Area

11.1

Nid Storage

4884

Structural Height

52

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

52
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.