Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Lampasas, Texas, the Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the area.
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Summary
Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type stretches 1360 feet in length and reaches a height of 26 feet. Designed to control Cemetery Creek's flow, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 22 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam has undergone regular inspections and maintenance, with its condition assessed as fair. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and five outlet gates, including one valve gate, the dam ensures efficient water flow control and management. Despite the moderate risk level associated with the structure, its strategic location and design continue to safeguard the surrounding area from potential flood hazards.
With a focus on safety and functionality, the Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam remains a critical asset in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community of Lampasas. From its construction by the NRCS to its ongoing management by local authorities, the dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts required to ensure water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the Sulphur Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam stands as a notable example of effective infrastructure design and management in the face of environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1360 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
CEMETERY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
|
33cfs |
S Fk Rocky Ck Nr Briggs
|
0cfs |
Cowhouse Ck At Pidcoke
|
13cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr San Saba
|
211cfs |
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
|
41cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
140cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam