Village Walker Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along Hare Prong.


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Summary

Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 38 feet high and spans 1710 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1833 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure its structural integrity.

With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. While currently not rated for condition assessment, the dam's high hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of this dam in protecting communities and managing water resources is essential for ensuring its continued effectiveness and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1710

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

HARE PRONG

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

37

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

3.53

Nid Storage

1833

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.