Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam, located in Hopkins County, Texas, is a key flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 33 feet and a length of 2207 feet, serves as a crucial Earth-type buttress dam along the TR-Garrett Creek. With a storage capacity of 1502 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Operated by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam is subject to regular inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards. Despite its high risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and risk management measures are not specified. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding communities and water resources from potential flooding events.
As a significant infrastructure project in the Fort Worth District, Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 22 Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region. With its strategic location and operational significance, this dam serves as a vital asset in the overall water resource management and flood control efforts in Hopkins County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
2207 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GARRETT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
1502 |
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.
Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 22 Dam