Ne Trib Leon River Ws Scs Site 18 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 2800 feet along Sawyer Branch. With a storage capacity of 1233 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.61 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreational activities in the area.

Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it as unsatisfactory, signaling a potential risk to the community. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, there is a pressing need for inspection, maintenance, and possible upgrades to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam. The dam lacks a spillway, which could pose challenges in managing excess water during heavy rainfall events, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and risk management measures.

Given its critical role in the local water resource management, stakeholders, including the TCEQ and other regulatory agencies, must prioritize the upkeep and safety of Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 18 Dam. With no USACE involvement, the responsibility falls on local government and the NRCS to address the dam's unsatisfactory condition and implement necessary measures to reduce risks and ensure its long-term effectiveness in flood control and water management efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

2800

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

SAWYER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

2.61

Nid Storage

1233

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.