Located in Erath, Texas, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 13 Dam is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1964 for flood risk reduction along the TR-RESLEY CREEK.
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Standing at a height of 32 feet and spanning 2,276 feet in length, this earth dam with a buttress core serves as a protective barrier against potential flooding events in the area. With a storage capacity of 888 acre-feet and a normal storage of 35 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community from the impacts of extreme weather conditions.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 13 Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3,460 cubic feet per second. Despite being assessed as in fair condition, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to enhance its resilience and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction and recreation, the Ne Trib Leon River WS SCS Site 13 Dam serves as a critical component of the local water resource management system in the region.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
2276 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RESLEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
35 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.99 |
Nid Storage |
888 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
2cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Weiser Community Park
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Dublin City Park
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Sowell Creek - Proctor Lake
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De Leon Community Park
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Promontory - Proctor Lake
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Copperas Creek - Proctor Lake
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