The Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 23 Dam, located in Clairette, Texas, was completed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-North Bosque River.
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This earth dam, with a height of 45 feet and length of 1280 feet, has a storage capacity of 788 acre-feet, normal storage of 61 acre-feet, and a drainage area of 1.86 square miles. Despite being designed for flood risk reduction, the dam does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high hazard potential.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 23 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Erath County, Texas. With its strategic location and design, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential flood events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam a fascinating example of engineering ingenuity in balancing flood risk reduction with environmental conservation in a dynamic watershed.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1280 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH BOSQUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
1.86 |
Nid Storage |
788 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Stephenville City Park
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Hico City Park
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Dublin City Park
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Weiser Community Park
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