Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, is a vital piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1957 for flood risk reduction along Maxwell Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and has a length of 1875 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4033 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 10.35 square miles, the dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 353 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Its condition assessment in 2015 rated it as fair, with a moderate risk level of 3. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its age, the Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam continues to play a critical role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating flood risks for local communities.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam remains an essential component of the water infrastructure in Collin County. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, the Rowlett Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam serves as a symbol of effective water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1875 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
MAXWELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
109 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
10.35 |
Nid Storage |
4033 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |