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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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 |