Village Walker Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Ellis, Texas, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-SMITH CREEK.


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Summary

Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 820 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a debris control measure for the surrounding area.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by TCEQ, this dam plays a significant role in protecting the community from potential hazards. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential, the risk assessment for Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam is considered high (2). While the condition assessment is currently "Not Rated", the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its strategic location and structural integrity, this dam stands as a testament to proactive measures in safeguarding against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

820

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-SMITH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.5

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

0.39

Nid Storage

145

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.