Green Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure for the area.
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The dam is primarily an earth type, with a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a length of 2451 feet. It has a storage capacity of 2091 acre-feet and a normal storage of 148 acre-feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding communities.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has undergone inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The condition assessment in 2017 rated the dam's condition as fair, with a moderate risk level. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 205 feet, and it is equipped with slide and uncontrolled gates for water release. Despite its age, the Green Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam continues to play a crucial role in managing flood risks and ensuring the safety of the local area.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
2451 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BELL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Nid Storage |
2091 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dublin City Park
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Weiser Community Park
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Stephenville City Park
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Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
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