Green Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Green Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Erath County, Texas, was completed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cat Branch river.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at 24 feet tall and spans 2540 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1150 acre-feet for flood control. The dam features a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 180 feet.

Despite its age, Green Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam is in fair condition according to a 2017 assessment, with a moderate hazard potential. The dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2016. While it currently serves its primary purpose effectively, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for locals in the area. With its strategic location and functional design, Green Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam remains a crucial structure for managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

2540

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

CAT BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

1150

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.