Green Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a critical flood risk reduction structure on Cottonwood Creek.
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Humidity
Built in 1956 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 32 feet high and stretches over 3473 feet in length. With a capacity of 1831 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial safeguard against potential flooding in the region. The dam features a slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets for water management.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Green Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam is inspected every five years. The dam is in fair condition, as of the last assessment in January 2017, with a moderate hazard potential rating. While primarily serving flood risk reduction purposes, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for the community. With its strategic location and design, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the area from potential flooding events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
3473 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
1831 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
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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