Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, is a key player in flood risk reduction efforts along TR-North Fork Mustang Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 1841 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 499 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial line of defense against potential flooding in the area.

This site is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite its high risk potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, indicating a need for further evaluation. While it currently lacks a spillway, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam to be a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction infrastructure. Its strategic location, design features, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing water resources in Texas. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding the role of dams like this one in safeguarding communities against extreme weather events becomes increasingly important.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1841

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-NORTH FORK MUSTANG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

499

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.