Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1, also known as Dam No.
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1, is a crucial structure in Millersview, Texas, designed by USDA NRCS to address flood risk reduction along the West Fork Mustang Creek. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 4006 feet, with a storage capacity of 2121 acre-feet. It serves as a vital component in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events, with a spillway width of 200 feet to manage maximum discharges of up to 61978 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 5 Dam 1 has a moderate hazard potential rating and is currently in a not-rated condition. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events. Despite its age, the dam remains a key asset in the region's water resource management, reflecting the ongoing efforts to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness for the community's safety and well-being.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
4006 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
WEST FORK MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
44 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
14.3 |
Nid Storage |
2121 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |