Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 19 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1962 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a height of 33 feet and a length of 2142 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1056 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 91 acre-feet.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated. It lacks a spillway and has no inundation maps prepared, raising concerns about its ability to manage high discharge events effectively. The dam is associated with the TR-Reddig Creek and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region.
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 19 Dam, with its significant flood risk reduction capabilities, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. However, the lack of a spillway and rated condition assessment indicate potential vulnerabilities that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the dam in the face of changing climate patterns. As climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and upgrades of such critical infrastructure to adapt to the challenges posed by a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
2142 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REDDIG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
1056 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
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.
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