Plum Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Plum Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Hays, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and is owned by the local government.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at a height of 26 feet and a length of 1135 feet, serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the TR-Plum Creek. With a storage capacity of 319 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.5 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 104 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of June 2014, the dam has a moderate risk level of 3 and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for the dam, however, are not currently available. With its strategic location and vital role in flood risk reduction, the Plum Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam stands as a key infrastructure contributing to water resource management in the region.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

1135

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-PLUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.2

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

319

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

26
       
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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.