Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam, located in Ellis County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-HARE PRONG stream.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 945 feet, providing a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet to control debris and mitigate flooding in the area. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite being rated as "High risk (2)" due to its hazard potential, the condition of Village Walker Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam is currently not assessed or rated. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate, with no locks associated. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 0.46 square miles and a surface area of 7.3 acres, making it a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this dam fascinating for its role in flood control and its importance in the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
945 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HARE PRONG |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.46 |
Nid Storage |
261 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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