Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam, located in Concho, Texas, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the North Fork Mustang Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1961, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 2958 feet, offering significant flood risk reduction for the area. With a storage capacity of 2845 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.44 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its importance, the dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment and poses a high risk level, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and lacks a spillway, showcasing its unique design for flood risk reduction purposes. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Overall, Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in mitigating flood risks and ensuring community safety. As a critical flood risk reduction structure in Texas, this dam underscores the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential inundation events. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Mustang Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a crucial role in enhancing water security and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
2958 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
32.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
6.44 |
Nid Storage |
2845 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Concho Rv At Paint Rock
|
21cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
22cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
46cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Mustang Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
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