Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 14 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Upper Lake Fork Creek WS SCS Site 14 Dam in Hopkins, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to provide flood risk reduction and irrigation.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at 26 feet tall and stretches 2005 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 768 acre-feet. Although the dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, indicating a need for further evaluation.
Located along TR-Turkey Creek and managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam poses a high risk due to its unknown condition and lack of emergency preparedness measures. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's ability to manage high discharges is uncertain. As a key component in the region's water resource infrastructure, stakeholders and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor the dam's risk management measures and advocate for improved safety protocols to ensure the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2005 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
768 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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 14 Dam