The Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, was completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along Clarks Branch.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 2980 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 676 acre-feet. The dam also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock and small fish pond, recreation, and flood risk reduction.
Managed by the Texas state regulatory agency TCEQ, the dam has a spillway width of 108 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being last inspected in 2016 and rated as in "Not Rated" condition, the dam has a moderate risk assessment level. With a drainage area of 1.25 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As an essential piece of infrastructure in the region, the Little Elm and Laterals WS SCS Site 8b Dam highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
2980 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
CLARKS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1.25 |
Nid Storage |
676 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |