Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction structure along Schooley Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 3,600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 5,056 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam remains state-regulated and is subject to regular inspections, permits, and enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 23 Dam is deemed to have a significant hazard potential. Currently, the dam's condition is not rated, and there are no emergency action plans prepared or updated for the structure. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam's risk management measures and mitigation strategies are not specified, leaving room for further evaluation and improvement to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
3600 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
SCHOOLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
5056 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
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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.
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 23 Dam