Elm Fork Ws Scs Site 7f Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elm Fork WS SCS Site 7f Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-DRY ELM CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1959, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 700 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a normal storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.69 acres, this dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Elm Fork WS SCS Site 7f Dam has been identified as having a high risk potential, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate to control water flow. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam remains a critical infrastructure for the community, highlighting the need for continued oversight to ensure its effectiveness in flood risk management.
As part of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas, Elm Fork WS SCS Site 7f Dam serves as a key element in protecting the area from potential inundation. With its earth construction and buttress core design, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between federal and local agencies to safeguard communities from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.69 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
0.89 |
Nid Storage |
400 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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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.
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