Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a significant earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 38 feet with a length of 1133 feet, providing storage capacity of 1419 acre-feet for debris control and flood risk reduction purposes. Situated on the Bolivar Branch river, this dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a hydraulic height matching its structural height, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in the region, covering a drainage area of 2.68 square miles. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's design includes a single outlet gate for water management. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as high, indicating the importance of proper maintenance and adherence to risk management measures. As a key structure in the local water resource management system, the Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the community from potential flood hazards and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1133 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
BOLIVAR BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
2.68 |
Nid Storage |
1419 |
Structural Height |
38 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
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