Fish Creek Dam, located in Cooke County, Texas, stands as a crucial water supply structure for the region, completed in 1966 and managed by local government authorities.
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With a height of 99 feet and a length of 1990 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 73,920 acre-feet, serving the area with a normal storage of 23,210 acre-feet. The dam, constructed primarily of earth and stone materials, spans the Fish Creek river, with a spillway width of 425 feet to manage maximum discharge levels.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Fish Creek Dam is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with regulations. The dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of February 2018, with a moderate risk rating. Emergency action plans have been prepared in the past, though details on their current status are not available. With a history of modifications in 2000, including the installation of outlet gates, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Years Modified |
2000 - Other |
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1990 |
Dam Height |
99 |
River Or Stream |
FISH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1125 |
Hydraulic Height |
99 |
Drainage Area |
65 |
Nid Storage |
73920 |
Structural Height |
99 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
99 |