Upper Bosque River Ws Scs Site 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Stephenville, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risk along the TR-S FORK N BOSQUE RIVER.


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Summary

Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 3300 feet, with a storage capacity of 2759 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.49 square miles.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction. With uncontrolled spillways and four outlet gates, the dam has a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not experienced any hazardous incidents and continues to serve its community effectively.

With a history of inspections and regular maintenance, the Upper Bosque River WS SCS Site 12 Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for flood control in Erath County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and resilience of this essential structure for the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

3300

Dam Height

46

River Or Stream

TR-S FORK N BOSQUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

181

Hydraulic Height

46

Drainage Area

4.49

Nid Storage

2759

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

46
       
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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.