Green Creek Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a key flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS.


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Summary

Completed in 1957, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 55 feet and spans 2464 feet along the South Fork Little Green Creek. With a storage capacity of 4045 acre-feet, it primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, while also offering recreational opportunities to the community.

Operated under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Green Creek WS SCS Site 12 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but has a high-risk potential. Equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate, the dam has not undergone recent inspections since May 2013. Despite the lack of available hazard potential information, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and inspection to ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

2464

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

SOUTH FORK LITTLE GREEN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

55

Nid Storage

4045

Structural Height

55

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

55
       
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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.
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