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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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 |